Kirundi
kubwiriza
Word parts: ku-bwiriza
koo-bwee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kirundikubwirizakoo-bwee-REE-zahsoon
Englishto commandsoon
Frenchcommander, ordonner, gouvernersoon
Meaning
to command or instruct someone to do something.
Good to know
derived from kubwira 'to tell'; commonly used today for preaching or a sermon in church.
Examples
- Umupasitori arabwiriza abizera ku wa mungu.The pastor preaches to the believers on Sunday.
- Ntabwiriza abana gukora ivyago.He does not instruct the children to do reckless things.
- Ese uwo mupasitori abwiriza iki none?What is that pastor preaching about today?
- Nzobwiriza abanyeshuri kwitonda mu nzira.I will instruct the students to be careful on the road.
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