Kinyarwanda
abagwaneza
Word parts: aba-gwaneza
ah-bah-gwah-NEH-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaabagwanezaah-bah-gwah-NEH-zahsoon
Englishkind peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes bonnessoon
Meaning
Kind or gentle people, known for treating others with warmth and generosity.
Good to know
plural of umugwaneza (aba- class); a somewhat formal, appreciative word.
Examples
- Abagwaneza bo mu mudugudu bafashije umupfakazi kubaka inzu.The kind people of the village helped the widow build a house.
- Ese muzi abagwaneza bashobora gufasha uyu mwana?Do you know kind people who could help this child?
- Abagwaneza ntibigera bihanganira kubona undi muntu ari mu kaga.Kind people never remain indifferent when they see someone in trouble.
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