abapfakazi

How to say it

Meaning

Women whose spouses have died and who have not remarried.

Good to know

plural of umupfakazi (aba- class).

Examples

• Abapfakazi bahawe ubufasha n'umuryango w'abaturage.The widows were given assistance by the community association.
• Ese abapfakazi bazitabira umuganda w'iki cyumweru?Will the widows attend this week's community work?
• Abapfakazi ntibemerewe gusigwa amazu y'abagabo babo.Widows are not always allowed to keep their husbands' houses.
• Abapfakazi bazahabwa inka nk'ubufasha.The widows will be given cows as assistance.

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