guhesha
goo-HEH-shah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguheshagoo-HEH-shahsoon
Englishto earn (someone something), to win forsoon
Frenchfaire obtenir, valoir, procurersoon
Meaning
To bring something good to a person, a team or a country through one's own effort, such as a trophy, honor or respect.
Good to know
The one who benefits comes first and the thing gained second: guhesha ikipe igikombe, to win the cup for the team; guhesha igihugu ishema, to bring honor to the country.
Examples
- Uyu mukinnyi yahesheje ikipe ye igikombe.This player won the cup for his team.
- Umurimo mwiza uguhesha icyubahiro.Good work earns you respect.
- Abanyeshuri batsinze neza bahesheje ishuri ryabo ishema.The students who passed well brought honor to their school.
Forms
bihesha, biyihesha, byamuhesheje, kuyihesha, yahesheje, yamuhesheje
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