gusabwa

How to say it

Meaning

to be asked for something, or to be the object of a prayer.

Good to know

passive of gusaba; the exclamation 'sabwe!' ('here!', literally 'let it be requested') is a set idiom used when answering a superior's call, distinct from the ordinary passive use.

Examples

• Umwami arasabwa impano n'abasuku biwe.The king is offered gifts by his subjects.
• Ntawushaka gusabwa ibintu atagira.No one wants to be asked for things they don't have.
• Wumvise ho havugwa 'sabwe' igihe umukuru yahamagaye?Did you hear someone say 'sabwe!' when the chief called?
• Azosabwa impano igihe c'umuhango.He will be given gifts during the ceremony.