Kirundi
basebabiri
bah-seh-bah-BEE-ree
How to say it
Kirundibasebabiribah-seh-bah-BEE-reesoon
Englishfathers of twinssoon
Frenchpères de jumeauxsoon
Meaning
The fathers of twins, considered together — a title of honor in Kirundi culture.
Good to know
plural of sebabiri (1a/2 class; se- 'father of' + babiri 'two').
Examples
- Basebabiri baragirwa iteka mu muco nyarundi.Fathers of twins are honored in Kirundi culture.
- Ese basebabiri bo mu gikari baraho?Are the fathers of twins from the compound present?
- Basebabiri ntibarenganywa mu materekano y'umuryango.Fathers of twins are not overlooked at family gatherings.
- Basebabiri bazohabwa impano mu muhango.The fathers of twins will be given gifts at the ceremony.
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