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Kinyarwanda

guhembwa

Word parts: gu-hembwa

goo-HEHM-bwah

How to say it

Kinyarwandaguhembwagoo-HEHM-bwahsoon
Englishto be paidsoon
Frenchêtre payésoon

Meaning

to be paid, to receive a salary or wage.

Good to know

passive of guhemba (to pay, reward).

Examples

  • Abakozi bahembwa buri kwezi.The workers are paid every month.
  • Ese uhembwa neza?Are you paid well?
  • Ntabwo bahembwa ku gihe.They are not paid on time.
  • Uzahembwa nyuma y'akazi.You will be paid after the work.

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