Kirundi
kwiha
Word parts: kw-iha
KWEE-ha
How to say it
KirundikwihaKWEE-hasoon
Englishto give to oneselfsoon
Frenchse donner, obtenir pour soisoon
Meaning
to give oneself something or get something for oneself, sometimes by taking it without right.
Good to know
to give to oneself, get for oneself; to steal
Examples
- Yiha umwanya wo kuruhuka buri gitondo.He gives himself time to rest every morning.
- Ntukihe ico utaronse ku buryo bwiza.Don't help yourself to what you didn't get properly.
- Ese wiha uburenganzira wewe ubwawe?Are you giving yourself rights that aren't yours to give?
- Azokwiha akaryo mu kiganiro.He will take an opportunity for himself in the discussion.
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