Kinyarwanda
gutega amashyi
goo-TEH-gah ah-MAH-shyee
How to say it
Kinyarwandagutega amashyigoo-TEH-gah ah-MAH-shyeesoon
Englishto hold out handssoon
Frenchtendre les mainssoon
Meaning
to stretch out one's hands, as when receiving something or begging for alms.
Good to know
to hold out hands
Examples
- Umukene yategaga amashyi ku muhanda.The poor man held out his hands on the road.
- Kuki utega amashyi iyo usaba?Why do you hold out your hands when you beg?
- Ntabwo azatega amashyi kubera isoni.He will not hold out his hands out of shame.
- Bategaga amashyi bitegereje impano.They held out their hands awaiting the gift.
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