indimi

Kinyarwanda

gukundwa

Word parts: gu-kundwa

goo-KOON-dwah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagukundwagoo-KOON-dwahsoon
Englishto be lovedsoon
Frenchêtre aimésoon

Meaning

to be the object of someone's love or affection.

Good to know

the passive form of gukunda (to love); used to describe someone who is well-liked or beloved.

Examples

  • Uyu mwarimu arakundwa n'abanyeshuri be.This teacher is loved by his students.
  • Ese urakundwa n'umuryango wawe?Are you loved by your family?
  • Ntakundwa n'abo bantu.He isn't loved by those people.
  • Uzakundwa niba witwaye neza.You will be loved if you behave well.

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