guharira

How to say it

Meaning

to forgive someone, or to allow someone to have the upper hand over oneself.

Good to know

the common word for forgiving; also used when someone lets another dominate or take advantage of them.

Examples

• Imana irahariye abicuza.God forgives those who repent.
• Ndaguharira ivyo wankoze.I forgive you for what you did to me.
• Ntuharire uwaguhemukiye kenshi cane.Do not let the one who wronged you get the upper hand too often.
• Uzomuharira ryari ico kosa?When will you forgive him for that mistake?

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