Kirundi
guhaya
Word parts: gu-haya
gu-HA-ya
How to say it
Kirundiguhayagu-HA-yasoon
Englishto glorifysoon
Frenchglorifier, honorer, exaltersoon
Meaning
to praise someone highly and give them great honor.
Good to know
used especially of glorifying God or a person of high standing, similar to guhimbaza.
Examples
- Abasenzi barahaya Imana mu maraso yabo.The worshippers glorify God in their songs.
- Ntuhaye umuntu ku vyo atakoze.Do not praise someone for what they did not do.
- Uzohaya nde kuri uwo mukino mwiza?Who will you praise for that fine performance?
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