gushyingira

How to say it

Meaning

for a parent or guardian to formally give a daughter or son in marriage.

Good to know

used in the context of traditional marriage arrangements, when a parent gives their child in marriage.

Examples

• Se arashyingira umukobwa we.The father gives his daughter in marriage.
• Ese ababyeyi barashyingira abana babo bakiri bato?Do parents give their children in marriage while they're still young?
• Ntashyingira umukobwa we adashaka.He doesn't give his daughter in marriage against her will.
• Azamushyingira nyuma y'uko akuze.He will give her in marriage after she grows up.