kugabisha
koo-gah-BEE-shah
How to say it
Kirundikugabishakoo-gah-BEE-shah
Englishto warn
Frenchavertir
Meaning
To tell someone in advance about a danger, or about what will happen if they do not change their ways.
Good to know
The person warned is the direct object: kugabisha abadandaza, to warn the traders; ko follows for what they are warned of. The past is yagabishije.
Examples
- Leta yagabishije abadandaza baduza ibiciro.The government warned traders who raise prices.
- Umuganga yatugabishije ko amazi mabi atera ingwara.The doctor warned us that dirty water causes disease.
- Ndakugabishije, ntuze wongere kubikora.I am warning you, do not do it again.
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