Kirundi
kwikebanura
Word parts: kw-ikebanura
kwi-keh-ba-NOO-ra
How to say it
Kirundikwikebanurakwi-keh-ba-NOO-rasoon
Englishto end a conversationsoon
Frenchterminer une conversationsoon
Meaning
to bring a conversation to an end, especially by taking formal leave of a superior.
Good to know
ndikebanuye, or the fuller ndakwikebanuye, is the set phrase for saying goodbye to someone senior.
Examples
- Yikebanuye n'umukuru amaze kumara igihe kirekire baganira.He ended the conversation with the boss after they had talked for a long time.
- Ndikebanuye, mbandanye ibindi bikorwa.I take my leave, I'm continuing with other tasks.
- Ese wikebanuye gute n'umwami?How did you formally take leave of the king?
- Azikebanura amaze gushikiriza icizigiro ciwe.He will end the conversation once he has delivered his request.
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