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.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.