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Kirundi

gucaha

Word parts: gu-caha

goo-CHAH-hah

How to say it

Kirundigucahagoo-CHAH-hahsoon
Englishto rebukesoon
Frenchréprimandersoon

Meaning

To scold or reprimand someone, often for wrongdoing; to rebuke.

Good to know

verb, formal.

Examples

  • Umwarimu yaracaye umunyeshule.The teacher rebuked the student.
  • Nti nzokwica umuntu, ariko nzomucaha.I won't harm the person, but I will rebuke him.
  • Bazocaha uwahemukiye abandi.They will rebuke whoever wronged others.

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