Kirundi
kubaha
Word parts: ku-baha
koo-BAH-hah
How to say it
Kirundikubahakoo-BAH-hahsoon
Englishto respectsoon
Frenchrespectersoon
Meaning
to show honor, deference, or esteem toward someone; to respect or revere.
Good to know
verb, infinitive ku-.
Examples
- Abana bategerezwa kubaha ababyeyi babo.Children are expected to respect their parents.
- Turabaha abakuru bacu.We respect our elders.
- Tuzobaha uwo mushingantahe kubera ubukerebutsi bwiwe.We will respect that elder for his wisdom.
- Ntabaha abatamwubaha na bo.He does not respect those who do not respect him.
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