Kirundi
gukwerwa
Word parts: gu-kwerwa
goo-kwehr-WA
How to say it
Kirundigukwerwagoo-kwehr-WAsoon
Englishto receive the dowrysoon
Frenchrecevoir la dotsoon
Meaning
to receive the dowry payment.
Good to know
passive of gukwera, used for the family receiving the bride price.
Examples
- Ababyeyi barakwerwe inka icumi z'umukobwa wabo.The parents received ten cows as their daughter's dowry.
- Ese mwarakwerwe ryari?When did you receive the dowry payment?
- Ntibakwerwe vyose, hasigaye ibice bike.They did not receive everything, a small part remains.
- Bazokwerwa amafaranga menshi mu bukwe buza.They will receive a large dowry payment at the coming wedding.
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