ihangane
ee-hah-NGAH-neh
How to say it
Kirundiihanganeee-hah-NGAH-neh
Englishbe patient; take heart, sorry
Frenchpatience ; courage, désolé
Meaning
Said to one person to ask for patience, or to comfort them after a loss or a disappointment, much like 'take heart'.
Good to know
It is the command form of kwihangana, to be patient. To several people, or politely, say mwihangane, which is also what people say at a funeral.
Examples
- Ihangane gato, ndaje ubu nyene.Be patient a little, I am coming right now.
- Ihangane, umuvyeyi wawe azokira.Take heart, your parent will get better.
- Ihangane mwana wanje, ivyo bizorangira.Be patient, my child, this will end.
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