abatesi

How to say it

Meaning

Children who have been overly indulged and are used to getting their own way.

Good to know

plural of umutesi (aba- class); mildly critical, describes indulged children.

Examples

• Abatesi barira iyo batabonye icyo bifuza.Spoiled children cry when they don't get what they want.
• Ese abatesi bazamenya kwihangana bakuze?Will spoiled children learn patience as they grow up?
• Abatesi ntibumva neza agaciro k'ibintu bahabwa.Spoiled children don't fully understand the value of what they're given.
• Abatesi bazahinduka niba babujijwe gukomeza kwicira.Spoiled children will change if they are stopped from continuing to demand things.

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