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Kinyarwanda

gusaba

Word parts: gu-saba

goo-SAH-bah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagusabagoo-SAH-bahsoon
Englishto ask forsoon
Frenchdemander, prier, implorersoon

Meaning

to ask for, to request, or to pray for something.

Good to know

the everyday verb for requesting, whether of a person or in prayer.

Examples

  • Nasabye imvura y'agakiza.I prayed for saving rain.
  • Yasabye imbabazi ku byo yakoze.He asked forgiveness for what he did.
  • Ntabwo yasabye ubufasha bwacu.He did not ask for our help.
  • Uzasaba akazi muri iki kigo?Will you apply for a job at this company?

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