guhamagaza
goo-hah-mah-GAH-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhamagazagoo-hah-mah-GAH-zahsoon
Englishto summon, to call insoon
Frenchconvoquer, faire venirsoon
Meaning
To send for someone and make them come, such as a witness, a diplomat or members of a meeting.
Good to know
The causative of guhamagara, to call. Official in tone: guhamagaza inama, to call a meeting. The passive guhamagazwa means to be summoned.
Examples
- Urukiko rwahamagaje abatangabuhamya babiri.The court summoned two witnesses.
- Guverinoma yahamagaje ambasaderi wayo.The government recalled its ambassador.
- Umuyobozi yahamagaje inama yihutirwa.The head called an urgent meeting.
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