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Kirundi

kwuhagiza

Word parts: kw-uhagiza

kwoo-hah-GEE-zah

How to say it

Kirundikwuhagizakwoo-hah-GEE-zahsoon
Englishto bathe withsoon
Frenchbaigner avecsoon

Meaning

to bathe someone using something in particular, or with the help of someone else.

Good to know

the causative/instrumental form of kwuhagira; often takes the substance used, such as soap, herbs, or warm water, as its object.

Examples

  • Umuvyeyi arashaka kwuhagiza umwana wiwe amazi ashushe.The mother wants to bathe her baby with warm water.
  • Ese barauhagiza uwo mugwayi imiti y'imiti gakondo?Do they bathe that patient with traditional herbal remedies?
  • Ntashobora kwuhagiza umwana isabune ikaze cane.She cannot bathe the baby with soap that is too harsh.
  • Aragiye kwuhagiza uwo mugwayi imiti ivuye kwa muganga.She is going to bathe that patient with medicine from the doctor.

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