abashoferi

How to say it

Meaning

People who operate a vehicle for a living; drivers.

Good to know

plural of umushoferi (aba- class); loanword from French 'chauffeur'.

Examples

• Abashoferi bo mu bisi bagenda kare buri munsi.The bus drivers leave early every day.
• Ese abashoferi bafite uruhushya rwo gutwara ibinyabiziga binini?Do the drivers have a licence to drive large vehicles?
• Abashoferi ntibemera gutwara abagenzi barenze umubare wemewe.Drivers do not agree to carry more passengers than allowed.
• Abashoferi bazahabwa amahugurwa ku mategeko mashya y'umuhanda.The drivers will receive training on the new road regulations.

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