banyirakuru

How to say it

Meaning

A kinship term meaning 'his,' 'her,' or 'their grandmother' (used in the plural to refer to several grandmothers).

Good to know

plural of nyirakuru (kinship class).

Examples

• Banyirakuru bakundaga kubwira abana inkuru z'igihe cya kera.Their grandmothers loved telling the children stories from long ago.
• Ese banyirakuru b'abana baracyariho?Are the children's grandmothers still alive?
• Nta banyirakuru basigaye mu muhango w'imvukiro.No grandmothers remained at the birth ceremony.
• Banyirakuru bazasura abuzukuru babo icyumweru gitaha.Their grandmothers will visit their grandchildren next week.