kumenyekanisha
koo-meh-nyeh-kah-NEE-shah
How to say it
Kirundikumenyekanishakoo-meh-nyeh-kah-NEE-shah
Englishto make known, to publicize, to promote
Frenchfaire connaître, promouvoir
Meaning
To spread news of something so that many people know it, such as a product, a law, a culture or an event.
Good to know
Built on kumenyekana, to become known, from kumenya, and it takes a direct object: kumenyekanisha ibidandazwa, to advertise goods. Kinyarwanda uses the same word.
Examples
- Radiyo irafasha kumenyekanisha amategeko mashasha.The radio helps make the new laws known.
- Abaririmvyi bashaka kumenyekanisha imico y'Uburundi.The singers want to promote the culture of Burundi.
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