guhenda

How to say it

Meaning

to deceive someone, or, of a price, to be too high.

Good to know

two common but distinct senses share this form — tricking someone, and something costing more than it should.

Examples

• Uwo mudandaji arahenda abaguzi.That trader deceives his customers.
• Iki gitambaro kirahenda cane.This cloth is very expensive.
• Ntuhende umugenzi wawe ku giciro c'ikintu.Do not deceive your friend about the price of something.
• Uzohenda nde undi ku vy'utazi?Who else will you deceive about things you do not know?

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