Kirundi
kwubahira
Word parts: kw-ubahira
koo-bah-HEE-rah
How to say it
Kirundikwubahirakoo-bah-HEE-rahsoon
Englishto respect forsoon
Frenchrespecter poursoon
Meaning
to show respect toward someone on a particular occasion or for a particular reason.
Good to know
applicative of kwubaha.
Examples
- Ndashaka kwubahira umukuru wacu ku birori vyiwe.I want to honor our leader at his celebration.
- Twagomba kwubahira abasaza b'urugo.We must show respect to the elders of the household.
- Ntiyashoboye kwubahira uwo mushitsi nk'uko bikwiye.He wasn't able to show that guest the respect he deserved.
- Uzokwubahira gute uwo mukecuru mu muhango?How will you honor that elderly woman at the ceremony?
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