abanebwa

How to say it

Meaning

People who are unwilling to work or make an effort; lazy people.

Good to know

plural of umunebwe (aba- class); informal, can be used as a mild insult or in teasing.

Examples

• Abanebwa ntibashaka gukora mu murima kare.Lazy people do not want to work in the field early.
• Ese abanebwa bazahindura imyitwarire yabo umwaka utaha?Will lazy people change their behaviour next year?
• Abanebwa ntibigera bageza ku ntego zabo.Lazy people never reach their goals.
• Umwarimu yabwiye abanebwa ko bazasubira mu mwaka.The teacher told the lazy students they would repeat the year.

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