Kinyarwanda
guhabwa
Word parts: gu-habwa
goo-HAH-bwah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhabwagoo-HAH-bwahsoon
Englishto be givensoon
Frenchêtre donné, recevoir (de guha)soon
Meaning
to be given something; to receive.
Good to know
passive form of guha (to give).
Examples
- Abana bahabwa impano.The children are given gifts.
- Ese uzahabwa iki?What will you be given?
- Ntabwo yahawe amafaranga.He was not given money.
- Bazahabwa impamyabumenyi ejo.They will be given certificates tomorrow.
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