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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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