Kinyarwanda
gusaba uruhushya
goo-SAH-bah oo-roo-HOO-shyah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagusaba uruhushyagoo-SAH-bah oo-roo-HOO-shyahsoon
Englishto ask for leavesoon
Frenchdemander un congésoon
Meaning
to formally request permission or leave, such as time off from work.
Good to know
used when requesting official permission, such as leave from work or school.
Examples
- Umukozi arasaba uruhushya rw'iminsi itatu.The employee asks for three days off.
- Ese urasaba uruhushya kuri uyu munsi?Are you asking for permission for today?
- Ntasaba uruhushya, aza ku bushake bwe.He doesn't ask for permission, he just comes as he pleases.
- Uzasaba uruhushya mbere yo kugenda.You will ask for permission before leaving.
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