kwumvira

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Meaning

to do what one is told, following the instructions or wishes of another.

Good to know

an applicative form of kwumva (to hear); "to hear" in the sense of heeding, hence "to obey," used of children toward parents and subjects toward authority.

Examples

• Umwana ategerezwa kwumvira ababyeyi biwe.A child should obey his parents.
• Ese abasirikare bumvira amabwirizwa yose?Do the soldiers obey all the orders?
• Ntumvira amategeko adakwiye.He does not obey unjust laws.
• Aragiye kwumvira impanuro y'umwarimu wiwe.He is going to obey his teacher's advice.

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