Kinyarwanda
guhimbaza
Word parts: gu-himbaza
goo-heem-BAH-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhimbazagoo-heem-BAH-zahsoon
Englishto praisesoon
Frenchlouersoon
Meaning
to praise or glorify, especially in song or worship.
Good to know
common in religious and ceremonial contexts, close to 'to extol'.
Examples
- Abizera barahimbaza Imana.Believers praise God.
- Twahimbaje umukobwa wacu ku munsi w'ubukwe.We celebrated our daughter on her wedding day.
- Ntibamuhimbaza ku busa.They do not praise him for nothing.
- Uzahimbaza ryari intsinzi ye?When will you celebrate his victory?
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