indimi

Kirundi

sobukwe

soh-BOO-kweh

How to say it

Kirundisobukwesoh-BOO-kwehsoon
Englishyour father-in-lawsoon
Frenchbeau-pèresoon

Meaning

The father of one's spouse; an in-law relation treated with particular respect in Kirundi custom.

Good to know

kinship term.

Examples

  • Sobukwe araje kuraba umwana.Your father-in-law is coming to see the child.
  • Ntuzokwibagirwa gusuhuza sobukwe.Don't forget to greet your father-in-law.
  • Sobukwe azoza ku bukwe.Your father-in-law will come to the wedding.

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