Kirundi
kwubaha
Word parts: kw-ubaha
koo-BAH-hah
How to say it
Kirundikwubahakoo-BAH-hahsoon
Englishto respectsoon
Frenchrespectersoon
Meaning
to respect, honor, or hold someone in reverence.
Good to know
a core value word in Kirundi culture, covering respect for elders, parents, and authority.
Examples
- Ndashaka kwubaha abavyeyi banje.I want to respect my parents.
- Umwana agomba kwubaha abakuru.A child must respect elders.
- Ntiyashoboye kwubaha amategeko y'ishure.He wasn't able to honor the school's rules.
- Uzokwubaha gute abo udakunda?How will you respect those you don't like?
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