Kirundi
basebukwe
bah-seh-BOO-kweh
How to say it
Kirundibasebukwebah-seh-BOO-kwehsoon
Englishfathers-in-lawsoon
Frenchbeaux-pèressoon
Meaning
The fathers-in-law of several people, considered together.
Good to know
plural of sebukwe (1a/2 class).
Examples
- Basebukwe baraza kuraba abuzukuru babo.The fathers-in-law come to see their grandchildren.
- Ese basebukwe bawe barakora iki?What do your fathers-in-law do for work?
- Basebukwe ntibashobora kubura ku muhango w'ubukwe.The fathers-in-law cannot miss the wedding ceremony.
- Basebukwe bazoza kuganira ku bukwe bw'abana babo.The fathers-in-law will come to discuss their children's wedding.
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