Kirundi
gukosha
Word parts: gu-kosha
goo-KOH-shah
How to say it
Kirundigukoshagoo-KOH-shahsoon
Englishto negotiate the dowrysoon
Frenchdemander la dotsoon
Meaning
to ask a bride's family for the dowry, or to arrange the payment for a marriage.
Good to know
Gukōsha is an important tradition in many cultures.
Examples
- Umugabo yagiye gukōsha ku muryango w' umukobwa.The man went to ask for the dowry from the girl's family.
- Gukōsha ni igikorwa c'ubukwe.Asking for a dowry is part of the wedding process.
- Ababyeyi barakosha inka z'ubukwe.The parents negotiate the dowry cattle for the marriage.
- Mbega barakosha ryari?When are they arranging the dowry payment?
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