gukuza
goo-KOO-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagukuzagoo-KOO-zah
Meaning
To cause something to grow or become bigger, such as a talent, love or a business. In church language it also means to praise or glorify God.
Good to know
Causative of gukura, to grow: gukuza impano, to develop a talent; gukuza urukundo, to make love grow. In prayers and hymns: gukuza Imana, to glorify God.
Examples
- Ishuri rifasha abana gukuza ubwenge bwabo.The school helps children develop their minds.
- Nimuze dukuze izina ry'Uwiteka.Come, let us glorify the name of the Lord.
- Umuhinzi arashaka gukuza umurima we.The farmer wants to enlarge his field.
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