Kirundi
guhanira
Word parts: gu-hanira
gu-ha-NI-ra
How to say it
Kirundiguhaniragu-ha-NI-rasoon
Englishto punish atsoon
Frenchpunir à, pour, à cause desoon
Meaning
to punish someone for a specific reason or on a specific occasion.
Good to know
applicative of guhana — names the cause of the punishment.
Examples
- Data arahanira umwana ubwo yaribye.Father is punishing the child for stealing.
- Ntumuhanire ikintu atagize icaha.Do not punish him for something he is not guilty of.
- Uzomuhanira iki wamubonye akora?What will you punish him for, what did you see him do?
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