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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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Forms

guhamagazwa

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