Kirundi
gushimagiza
Word parts: gu-shimagiza
goo-shee-mah-GEE-zah
How to say it
Kirundigushimagizagoo-shee-mah-GEE-zahsoon
Englishto glorifysoon
Frenchglorifier, honorer, exaltersoon
Meaning
to glorify someone or honor them publicly in front of others.
Good to know
stronger and more public than gushima; used for formal, elevated praise.
Examples
- Barashimagiza intwari yabakijije.They glorify the hero who saved them.
- Ntabwo bikwiye gushimagiza umuntu ku busa.It is not right to glorify someone for nothing.
- Ese uwo mwami yashimagijwe gute?How was that king honored?
- Turashimagiza Imana mu ndirimbo.We glorify God in song.
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