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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