kwiyemeza
kwee-yeh-MEH-zah
How to say it
Kirundikwiyemezakwee-yeh-MEH-zah
Englishto commit oneself, to resolve (to do)
Frenchs'engager (à), décider (de)
Meaning
To take on a duty or decide firmly to do something, often in public, as a government or an organization promising to act.
Good to know
Followed by an infinitive: kwiyemeza gukora. The perfective yiyemeje, has committed itself, is the form met most often, and ivyo yiyemeje are the promises made.
Examples
- Reta yiyemeje kwubaka amashure mashasha.The government has committed itself to building new schools.
- Niyemeje kwiga icongereza uyu mwaka.I have resolved to learn English this year.
- Twiyemeje gufasha abakene bo mu karere kacu.We have committed ourselves to helping the poor of our area.
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