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Kirundi

kugemura

Word parts: ku-gemura

koo-geh-MOO-rah

How to say it

Kirundikugemurakoo-geh-MOO-rahsoon
Englishto present a giftsoon
Frenchoffrir un cadeausoon

Meaning

to present a gift to someone, with something expected in return.

Good to know

to present a gift (with something expected in return)

Examples

  • Umukwe aragemura umukamwana impano.The groom presents a gift to the bride, expecting favor in return.
  • Ntagemura ata co arondera.He does not give a gift without expecting something.
  • Ese wagemuye iki uwo mukuru?What gift did you give that superior, expecting something back?
  • Nzogemura umutware impano ku musi mukuru.I will present a gift to the chief at the feast, hoping for favor.

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