gukundira

How to say it

Meaning

to permit someone something out of affection, or to show favor toward someone.

Good to know

the applicative form of gukunda (to love); often means to indulge or favor someone, such as a spoiled child.

Examples

• Nyina arakundira umuhungu we byinshi.The mother indulges her son a lot.
• Ese ababyeyi barakundira abana babo?Do parents indulge their children?
• Ntakundira abana kubera imyitwarire mibi.He doesn't indulge the children because of their bad behavior.
• Uzabakundira niba bakoze neza.You will favor them if they do well.

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