guhimiriza
goo-hee-mee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kirundiguhimirizagoo-hee-mee-REE-zah
Englishto urge, to strongly encourage
Frenchexhorter, encourager vivement
Meaning
To push people firmly and again and again to do something good, such as working together, planting trees or sending children to school.
Good to know
Takes the person as object and the action as an infinitive: guhimiriza abanyagihugu gutera ibiti. Common in official speeches and news.
Examples
- Umwigisha ahimiriza abanyeshure kwiga cane.The teacher urges the students to study hard.
- Reta irahimiriza abanyagihugu gutera ibiti.The government is urging citizens to plant trees.
- Abavyeyi bategerezwa guhimiriza abana gusoma.Parents must encourage children to read.
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