Kirundi
gushikirwa
Word parts: gu-shikirwa
goo-shee-KEER-wah
How to say it
Kirundigushikirwagoo-shee-KEER-wahsoon
Englishto receive presentssoon
Frenchrecevoir des cadeauxsoon
Meaning
to receive presents or gifts from someone.
Good to know
passive-flavored verb centered on being on the receiving end of gifts.
Examples
- Yashikiwe n'impano nyinshi ku bukwe bwe.He received many gifts at his wedding.
- Ntabwo bose bashikirwa uko bikwiye.Not everyone receives gifts as they deserve.
- Ese warashikirwa n'iki?What gifts did you receive?
- Abana barashikirwa n'imyenda mishasha ku musi mukuru.The children are given new clothes as gifts on the feast day.
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