guhabwa indishyi
goo-HAH-bwah ee-NDEE-shyee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhabwa indishyigoo-HAH-bwah ee-NDEE-shyeesoon
Englishto be compensated, to receive damagessoon
Meaning
To receive money or goods in compensation for a loss or a harm, often by a court decision or from an insurer.
Good to know
Guhabwa is to be given and indishyi is compensation or damages. The one who pays follows with na: guhabwa indishyi na Leta. Gutanga indishyi is to pay compensation.
Examples
- Abaturage bimuwe bagomba guhabwa indishyi ikwiye.The residents who were moved must receive fair compensation.
- Urukiko rwemeje ko agomba guhabwa indishyi y'akababaro.The court ruled that he must receive damages for his suffering.
- Bategereje guhabwa indishyi z'imitungo yabo yangiritse.They are waiting to be compensated for their damaged property.
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