Kirundi
gusengesha
Word parts: gu-sengesha
goo-sehn-GEH-shah
How to say it
Kirundigusengeshagoo-sehn-GEH-shahsoon
Englishto cause to praysoon
Frenchfaire prier, prier au moyen desoon
Meaning
to lead or prompt someone to pray.
Good to know
causative of gusenga.
Examples
- Umwarimu yarasengeshe abanyeshuri mbere y'ikizamini.The teacher led the students in prayer before the exam.
- Ntashaka gusengesha abana batabizi.He doesn't want to lead children in prayer without them understanding it.
- Uzi gusengesha umuryango mu gitondo?Do you know how to lead the family in morning prayer?
- Bazosengesha abari aho imbere y'ifunguro.They will lead those present in prayer before the meal.
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