Kirundi
bashikabo
bah-shee-KAH-boh
How to say it
Kirundibashikabobah-shee-KAH-bohsoon
Englishtheir sisterssoon
Frenchleurs sœurssoon
Meaning
The sister of a group of brothers, as they refer to her, or their sisters considered together.
Good to know
plural of mushikabo (1/2 class; refers to sister(s) from the brothers' point of view).
Examples
- Bashikabo baraza kubasura ku cumweru.Their sisters come to visit them on Sunday.
- Ese bashikabo baragenda kw'ishuri?Do their sisters go to school?
- Bashikabo ntibemera kwidodera imyambaro batabizi.Their sisters do not agree to sew clothes without being asked.
- Bashikabo bazoza mu muryango ku mugoroba.Their sisters will come to the family gathering in the evening.
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