abishywa

How to say it

Meaning

The children of a man's sister; nephews or nieces through that specific kin line.

Good to know

plural of umwishywa (aba- class); kinship term specific to a man's sister's children.

Examples

• Abishywa be baza kumusura buri mpeshyi.His nephews and nieces visit him every summer.
• Ese abishywa be bakunda kuza iwabo?Do his nephews and nieces like coming to his home?
• Abishywa ntibibagirwa umuco wo gusura nyirarume.Nephews and nieces do not forget the custom of visiting their maternal uncle.
• Abishywa bazaza mu muhango wo kwakira umwana mushya.The nephews and nieces will come to the ceremony welcoming the new child.

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