abami

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Meaning

Monarchs or supreme rulers, especially the traditional kings of Rwanda.

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plural of umwami (aba- class); historical/formal register.

Examples

• Abami bo mu Rwanda rwa kera bategekaga ubwami bunini.The kings of old Rwanda ruled a large kingdom.
• Ese abami bose bahabwaga izina rimwe ry'ubwami?Were all the kings given the same royal name?
• Abami ntibigeze bemera guhabwa amabwiriza n'abasirikare babo.The kings never accepted taking orders from their soldiers.
• Abanyeshuri bazize amateka y'abami b'u Rwanda mu ishuri.Students will study the history of Rwanda's kings at school.

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