guharira
goo-hah-REE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhariragoo-hah-REE-rah
Englishto leave entirely to; to set aside for
Frenchlaisser entièrement à ; réserver à
Meaning
To give something over completely to someone, or to keep time, space or a task for a particular person or use.
Good to know
The one who receives is the first object: guharira umuntu ikintu. The passive perfect hahariwe or cyahariwe means reserved for: ahantu hahariwe abanyamaguru, a place reserved for pedestrians.
Examples
- Yahariye umwana we inzu yose.He left the whole house to his child.
- Ababyeyi bakwiye guharira abana umwanya wo gukina.Parents should set aside time for their children to play.
- Ntukamuharire imirimo yose y'urugo.Do not leave all the housework to him.
Forms
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