ibisabwa
ee-bee-SAH-bwah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaibisabwaee-bee-SAH-bwah
Englishrequirements, conditions
Frenchconditions requises, exigences
Meaning
The things that are asked for or needed before something can be done or granted, such as documents, qualifications or conditions.
Good to know
Passive of gusaba, to ask, used as a plural noun: what is asked for. Kuzuza ibisabwa is to meet the requirements; the singular igisabwa is rare.
Examples
- Abakandida bose bagomba kuzuza ibisabwa mbere yo kwiyandikisha.All candidates must meet the requirements before registering.
- Ibisabwa kugira ngo ubone pasiporo ni byinshi.The requirements for getting a passport are many.
- Iyi nzu yujuje ibisabwa byose by'umutekano.This house meets all the safety requirements.
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