Kirundi
bishwanje
bee-SHWAHN-jeh
How to say it
Kirundibishwanjebee-SHWAHN-jehsoon
Englishmy nephews (sister's sons)soon
Frenchmes neveux (fils de sœur)soon
Meaning
The sons of a person's sister(s), considered together; the term is also used, more crudely, as part of a coarse oath.
Good to know
plural of mwishwanje (1/2 class); can carry a coarse register in oaths — the kinship sense is neutral in ordinary conversation.
Examples
- Bishwanje banje baransura kila gatandatu.My nephews visit me every Saturday.
- Ese bishwanje banje bariho neza kw'ishure?Are my nephews doing well at school?
- Bishwanje ntibemera kwigira ababyeyi babo bataramenya.My nephews do not agree to go somewhere without their parents knowing.
- Bishwanje bazoza kunsura mu kiruhuko.My nephews will come to visit me during the holiday.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.