Kirundi
guhakana
Word parts: gu-hakana
goo-hah-KAH-nah
How to say it
Kirundiguhakanagoo-hah-KAH-nahsoon
Englishto say nosoon
Frenchdire non, refusersoon
Meaning
to say no, to refuse, or to deny something.
Good to know
to say no, to refuse; to deny
Examples
- Umwana aragushaka guhakana ivyaha vyiwe.The child wants to deny his wrongdoing.
- Ntukahakane ukuri!Don't deny the truth!
- Yamaze guhakana ko atigeze ahavuga.He has already denied ever having said that.
- Bazogerageza guhakana ibirego.They will try to deny the accusations.
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