indimi

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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