indimi

Kinyarwanda

gusingiza

Word parts: gu-singiza

goo-see-NGEE-zah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagusingizagoo-see-NGEE-zahsoon
Englishto honorsoon
Frenchhonorer, louersoon

Meaning

to praise or glorify someone, especially in speech or song.

Good to know

common in religious and ceremonial contexts, such as praising God or a hero.

Examples

  • Twasingije Imana mu ndirimbo.We praised God in song.
  • Bamusingije kubera ubutwari bwe.They honored him for his bravery.
  • Ntekereza ko batamusingiza uko bikwiye.I think they don't honor him as they should.
  • Uzasingizwa n'igihugu cyose ku byo wakoze.You will be praised by the whole country for what you did.

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