Kirundi
gusabisha
Word parts: gu-sabisha
goo-sah-BEE-shah
How to say it
Kirundigusabishagoo-sah-BEE-shahsoon
Englishto cause to praysoon
Frenchfaire prier, prier au moyen desoon
Meaning
to prompt someone to pray, or to pray using something as a means.
Good to know
causative of gusaba/gusenga.
Examples
- Umwarimu yarasabishije abanyeshuri mbere y'ikizamini.The teacher had the students pray before the exam.
- Ntashaka gusabisha abana batabizi.He doesn't want to make children pray without understanding it.
- Uzi gusabisha umwana isengesho rigufi?Do you know how to lead a child in a short prayer?
- Bazosabisha abari aho bakoresheje indirimbo.They will lead those present in prayer using a song.
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