amabwiriza
ah-mah-bwee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaamabwirizaah-mah-bwee-REE-zahsoon
Englishinstructions, rules, guidelinessoon
Frenchinstructions, consignes, règlementssoon
Meaning
Rules or instructions given by an authority on how to do something or how to behave, such as health guidelines or traffic regulations.
Good to know
Nearly always used in the plural. Gukurikiza amabwiriza is to follow the rules, and amabwiriza agenga means the regulations governing something.
Examples
- Abagenzi basabwe gukurikiza amabwiriza y'isuku.Passengers were asked to follow the hygiene rules.
- Soma amabwiriza mbere yo gukoresha uyu muti.Read the instructions before using this medicine.
- Leta yashyizeho amabwiriza mashya y'umuhanda.The government issued new traffic regulations.
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