abasaza

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Meaning

Elderly men, often addressed respectfully.

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plural of umusaza (aba- class); very common, respectful word for elderly men.

Examples

• Abasaza bicaye mu kivunge banywa urwagwa.The old men sat in the shade drinking banana beer.
• Ese abasaza bazitabira umuganda w'iki cyumweru?Will the old men attend this week's community work?
• Abasaza ntibihutira mu bindi bikorwa bya rubanda.Old men do not rush in other public activities.
• Abasaza bazatanga inama ku basore bagiye kurongora.The old men will give advice to the young men about to marry.

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