Kirundi
guhebuza
Word parts: gu-hebuza
gu-he-BU-za
How to say it
Kirundiguhebuzagu-he-BU-zasoon
Englishto inform of deathsoon
Frenchannoncer un décèssoon
Meaning
to inform someone that their friend or relative has passed away.
Good to know
Used in a sensitive context when delivering bad news.
Examples
- Naramuhaye guhebūza ko umugenzi yitavye Imana.I went to inform him that his friend has died.
- Birakomeye guhebūza umuntu ikintu kibi.It is hard to tell someone bad news.
- Baramuhebuje urupfu rwa se.They informed him of his father's death.
- Ese ni nde wamuhebuje?Who informed him?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.