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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