Kirundi
banyokobukwe
bah-nyoh-koh-BOO-kweh
How to say it
Kirundibanyokobukwebah-nyoh-koh-BOO-kwehsoon
Englishyour mothers-in-lawsoon
Frenchvos belles-mèressoon
Meaning
The mothers-in-law of several people being addressed.
Good to know
plural of nyokobukwe (1a/2 class; nyoko- 'your mother' + -bukwe 'in-law').
Examples
- Banyokobukwe baraza kubagira inama ku bukwe.Your mothers-in-law are coming to advise you about the wedding.
- Ese banyokobukwe barakomeye?Are your mothers-in-law in good health?
- Banyokobukwe ntibashaka kubona induru.Your mothers-in-law do not want to hear shouting.
- Banyokobukwe bazoza gusura umuryango wanyu.Your mothers-in-law will come to visit your family.
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