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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