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Kirundi

guhorora

Word parts: gu-horora

goo-ho-RO-rah

How to say it

Kirundiguhororagoo-ho-RO-rahsoon
Englishto gift the bridesoon
Frenchoffrir un cadeau à la mariéesoon

Meaning

to give a bride a gift so that she will break her ritual silence and speak.

Good to know

It's a tradition to guhoroa during wedding celebrations.

Examples

  • Umugabo yatanze impano kugira ngo ahorore umugore wiwe.The man gave a gift to encourage his wife to speak.
  • Guhorōra ni ikintu c'ubwiza mu bukwe.Gifting is a beautiful act in weddings.
  • Umukwe arahorora umugeni.The groom gives the bride a gift to make her speak.
  • Ni bande bahorora umugeni kuri uku gusaba?Who is giving the bride a gift at this engagement?

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