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Kirundi

kugabira

Word parts: ku-gabira

koo-gah-BEE-rah

How to say it

Kirundikugabirakoo-gah-BEE-rahsoon
Englishto determinesoon
Frenchdéterminersoon

Meaning

to decide or determine something, or to give someone a present.

Good to know

to determine; to give a present

Examples

  • Abagabo baragabira umusi w'ubukwe.The men are deciding on the wedding date.
  • Ntagabira uwo atazi neza.He does not give a gift to someone he doesn't know well.
  • Ese wangabiye iki ku musi wanje mukuru?What present did you give me on my birthday?
  • Nzogabira umukenyezi impano y'ubukwe.I will give the bride a wedding gift.

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