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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