Kirundi
gushengerera
Word parts: gu-shengerera
goo-shehn-geh-REH-rah
How to say it
Kirundigushengereragoo-shehn-geh-REH-rahsoon
Englishto petition a chiefsoon
Frenchaborder un chef avec une plaintesoon
Meaning
to approach a chief with a complaint or trouble, seeking his help.
Good to know
This term is used when someone goes to a leader for assistance.
Examples
- Gushengerera umukuru birashoboka.Going to the chief for help is possible.
- Nagiye gushengerera ku mukuru wacu.I went to the chief with my complaint.
- Abaturage barashengerera umutware ku bibazo vy'imirima.The villagers approach the chief about the field disputes.
- Mbega uzoshengerera umutware ku bw'iki kibazo?Will you approach the chief about this issue?
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