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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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