abakobwa

How to say it

Meaning

Girls, or the daughters of a man or woman.

Good to know

plural of umukobwa (aba- class); very common, everyday word for both 'girls' and 'daughters' depending on context.

Examples

• Abakobwa bo mu ishuri barimo gukina umupira w'amaguru.The girls at school are playing football.
• Ese abakobwa bawe bombi bari mu ishuri rimwe?Are both your daughters in the same school?
• Abakobwa ntibemerewe gusohoka nijoro batabwiye ababyeyi babo.The girls are not allowed to go out at night without telling their parents.
• Abakobwa bazitabira amasomo y'ubukorikori ku wa gatandatu.The girls will attend a craft class on Saturday.

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