abashumba

How to say it

Meaning

The people who herd and look after livestock such as cattle, sheep, or goats.

Good to know

plural of umushumba (aba- class); a general word for livestock herders.

Examples

• Abashumba barimo kuragira inka ku muhora.The shepherds are grazing the cows by the stream.
• Ese abashumba bazamura amatungo ejo bucyeye?Will the shepherds move the livestock tomorrow morning?
• Abashumba ntibareka amatungo yabo ari yenyine.The shepherds do not leave their livestock unattended.
• Abashumba bazajya gushaka ubwatsi ahandi.The shepherds will go look for grass elsewhere.

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