Kirundi
banyogosenge
bah-nyoh-goh-SEHN-geh
How to say it
Kirundibanyogosengebah-nyoh-goh-SEHN-gehsoon
Englishpaternal auntssoon
Frenchtantes paternellessoon
Meaning
The paternal aunts of several people, considered together.
Good to know
plural of nyogosenge (1a/2 class; sister of the father).
Examples
- Banyogosenge barafasha mu bikorwa vy'umuryango.Paternal aunts help with family matters.
- Ese banyogosenge banyu baraza ku bukwe?Are your paternal aunts coming to the wedding?
- Banyogosenge ntibashobora kubura ku muhango.The paternal aunts cannot miss the ceremony.
- Banyogosenge bazoza gushira umukobwa mu bukwe.The paternal aunts will come to give the bride away.
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