Kinyarwanda
kubaha
Word parts: ku-baha
koo-BAH-hah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakubahakoo-BAH-hahsoon
Englishto respectsoon
Frenchrespectersoon
Meaning
to show honor, deference, or esteem toward someone; to respect or revere.
Good to know
verb; commonly used for respecting elders, parents, and authority.
Examples
- Abana bagomba kubaha ababyeyi babo.Children must respect their parents.
- Ese ubaha abakuru bawe?Do you respect your elders?
- Ntabwo ari byiza kutubaha abandi.It is not good to disrespect others.
- Tuzabaha abashyitsi bacu.We will honor our guests.
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