Kinyarwanda
abashishe
Word parts: aba-shishe
ah-bah-SHEE-sheh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaabashisheah-bah-SHEE-shehsoon
Englishhealthy childrensoon
Frenchenfants bien portantssoon
Meaning
Children who are well-fed, plump, and in good health.
Good to know
plural of umushishe (aba- class); an affectionate, admiring word used of well-fed babies or children.
Examples
- Abashishe bo mu muryango barangwa n'ubuzima bwiza.The healthy children of the family are known for their good health.
- Ese abashishe barya neza kubera ababyeyi babarera bafite ubushobozi?Are the healthy children well-fed because their parents can afford it?
- Abashishe ntibarwara vuba nk'abandi bana.Healthy children do not fall sick as quickly as other children.
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