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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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