Kirundi
gushengera
Word parts: gu-shengera
goo-shehn-GEH-rah
How to say it
Kirundigushengeragoo-shehn-GEH-rahsoon
Englishto petition a chiefsoon
Frenchaborder un chef avec une plaintesoon
Meaning
to go to a chief with a problem or complaint, seeking his help or judgment.
Good to know
This term is used when someone approaches authority for assistance.
Examples
- Ngiye gushengera ikibazo cyanjye ku muyobozi.I am going to present my issue to the chief.
- Gushengera ni ngombwa mu gihe ufite ikibazo.Going to the chief is important when you have a problem.
- Umukenyezi arashengera ku mutware ku bijanye n'umurima wiwe.The woman brings her complaint about her field to the chief.
- Mbega uzoshengera ku mutware ku bijanye n'iki kibazo?Will you take this problem to the chief?
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