Kirundi
guherwa
Word parts: gu-herwa
gu-HE-rwa
How to say it
Kirundiguherwagu-HE-rwasoon
Englishto be compensatedsoon
Frenchêtre dédommagésoon
Meaning
to be given something as compensation, or simply to be given something.
Good to know
passive of guha (to give); used when someone receives compensation or a gift.
Examples
- Naraherewe indishi ku mutungo wanje wononekaye.I was compensated for my damaged property.
- Uzoherwa iki?What will you be given?
- Ntiyaherwa na kimwe nyuma yo gukora uwo murimo.He was given nothing after doing that work.
- Bazoherwa indishi niba babuze umutungo wabo.They will be compensated if they lose their property.
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