Kirundi
gushemeza
Word parts: gu-shemeza
goo-sheh-MEH-zah
How to say it
Kirundigushemezagoo-sheh-MEH-zahsoon
Englishto praise for something receivedsoon
Frenchlouer pour quelque chose reçusoon
Meaning
to thank or praise someone specifically for a gift or favor they have given you.
Good to know
used for gratitude tied to a concrete gift received, not general flattery.
Examples
- Ndagushemeza kubera impano wampaye.I thank you for the gift you gave me.
- Ntabwo bamushemeje uko bikwiye.They did not thank him as he deserved.
- Ese uzomushemeza ryari ku mfashanyo yaguhaye?When will you thank her for the help she gave you?
- Twagomba kubashemeza imbere y'abandi.We should thank them in front of everyone else.
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