kugirana
koo-gee-RAH-nah
How to say it
Kirundikugiranakoo-gee-RAH-nah
Englishto have with someone, hold (talks) with
Frenchavoir avec, tenir (des discussions) avec
Meaning
To have or hold something together with another person or group, such as talks, an agreement, a meeting or a relationship.
Good to know
Used with na: kugirana ibiganiro na Leta, to hold talks with the government; kugirana amasezerano, to make an agreement. The perfect bafitaniye means 'they have between them'.
Examples
- Abakuru b'ibihugu bagiranye ibiganiro i Bujumbura.The heads of state held talks in Bujumbura.
- Umukinyi yagiranye amasezerano n'umurwi mushasha.The player signed a contract with a new team.
- Dukwiye kugirana umubano mwiza n'ababanyi.We should have good relations with our neighbors.
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