bakuru

How to say it

Meaning

Siblings who are older than the speaker; elder brothers or sisters.

Good to know

plural of mukuru (mu-/ba- class); also broadly means 'elders/superiors'.

Examples

• Bakuru banjye baranyigishije byinshi.My older siblings taught me a lot.
• Ese bakuru bawe baba he?Where do your older siblings live?
• Nta bakuru basigaye mu rugo tariki y'umuhango.No elder siblings remained at home on the day of the ceremony.
• Bakuru bazafasha guteganya ubukwe.The elder siblings will help plan the wedding.

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