Kirundi
guhambira
Word parts: gu-hambira
gu-ham-BI-ra
How to say it
Kirundiguhambiragu-ham-BI-rasoon
Englishto bury atsoon
Frenchenterrer poursoon
Meaning
to bury someone or something at a particular place, or on behalf of someone.
Good to know
applicative form of guhamba (to bury); adds a location or beneficiary to the burial.
Examples
- Baramuhambiye ku mva ya basokuru.They buried him at the ancestors' grave.
- Muzomuhambira he?Where will you bury him?
- Ntibamuhambiye ku gicaniro c'umuryango.They did not bury him at the family burial ground.
- Tuzomuhambira ejo nimugoroba.We will bury him tomorrow evening.
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