gutsimbataza
goo-tsee-mbah-TAH-zah
How to say it
Kirundigutsimbatazagoo-tsee-mbah-TAH-zahsoon
Englishto strengthen, consolidate, root firmlysoon
Frenchconsolider, renforcer, enracinersoon
Meaning
To make something such as peace, unity or democracy firm and lasting, so that it takes root and is hard to shake. It belongs to formal speech, laws and news about the nation.
Good to know
It takes a direct object: gutsimbataza amahoro, to consolidate peace; gutsimbataza ubumwe, to strengthen unity. Mu ntumbero yo gutsimbataza, 'in order to consolidate', is a frequent formula.
Examples
- Twese dukwiye gufatanya gutsimbataza amahoro mu karere kacu.We should all work together to consolidate peace in our region.
- Amashure arafasha gutsimbataza ubumwe bw'abana.Schools help to strengthen unity among children.
- Reta irashaka gutsimbataza ubutunzi bw'igihugu.The government wants to strengthen the country's economy.
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