Kirundi
guhanura
Word parts: gu-hanura
gu-ha-NU-ra
How to say it
Kirundiguhanuragu-ha-NU-rasoon
Englishto admonishsoon
Frenchadmonester, avertirsoon
Meaning
to speak to someone seriously in order to correct or steer them away from a mistake.
Good to know
a gentler, more respectful word than guhana — advising or cautioning rather than punishing.
Examples
- Umukuru arahanura umusore kubera ingeso mbi ziwe.The elder is admonishing the young man for his bad habits.
- Ntuhanure umuntu imbere y'abandi, umuhanurire wenyene.Do not admonish someone in front of others, advise him privately.
- Uzomuhanura ryari ku vy'ashaka gukora?When will you warn him about what he intends to do?
- Umwigisha ahanura abana mbere yo kubasezera.The teacher admonishes the children before dismissing them.
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