abatambyi

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Meaning

Priests, people set apart to perform sacred religious duties and rites.

Good to know

plural of umutambyi (aba- class); common word for priest in religious contexts.

Examples

• Abatambyi basenga buri gitondo mu rusengero.The priests pray every morning in the church.
• Ese abatambyi bazitabira umuhango wo kubatiza?Will the priests attend the baptism ceremony?
• Abatambyi ntibemerewe kwikorera ibikorwa by'ubucuruzi mu rusengero.Priests are not allowed to conduct business activities in the church.
• Abatambyi bazahabwa amahugurwa mashya uku kwezi.The priests will receive new training this month.

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