Kinyarwanda
kubasha
Word parts: ku-basha
koo-BAH-shah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakubashakoo-BAH-shahsoon
Englishto have powersoon
Frenchavoir le pouvoirsoon
Meaning
to have the power, ability, or authority to do something; to be capable.
Good to know
to have power, be able authority
Examples
- Abasha gukora ibintu byinshi icyarimwe.He is able to do many things at once.
- Ntabwo nabashije kubona igisubizo.I wasn't able to find the answer.
- Ese ubasha kwihanganira ibi byose?Are you able to endure all this?
- Bazabasha kubaka inzu nshya umwaka utaha.They will be able to build a new house next year.
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