basobukwe

How to say it

Meaning

Your fathers-in-law; a kinship term for the fathers of the spouses of the people being addressed.

Good to know

Plural of sobukwe ('your father-in-law', class 1a kinship root carrying inherent second-person possession).

Examples

• Basobukwe barasabwe kuzana abakobwa babo.Your fathers-in-law were asked to bring their daughters.
• Ese basobukwe baraje mu muhango wo gusaba?Did your fathers-in-law come to the engagement ceremony?
• Basobukwe ntibarashaka kuvuga ku gaciro k'inka.Your fathers-in-law have not yet wanted to discuss the bride-price.

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