kuganiriza
koo-gah-nee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakuganirizakoo-gah-nee-REE-zah
Englishto talk to, chat with; to counsel
Frenchparler à, s'entretenir avec ; conseiller
Meaning
To speak with someone, often to explain, advise or encourage him. Parents and teachers use it for giving children guidance.
Good to know
Causative of kuganira, to converse: the person spoken to is the object and the topic follows directly or with ku (kuganiriza umwana ku buzima bw'imyororokere, to talk to a child about reproductive health).
Examples
- Umuyobozi yaganirije abakozi ku mushinga mushya.The manager talked to the staff about the new project.
- Nyirakuru akunda kuganiriza abuzukuru be nimugoroba.Their grandmother likes to talk with her grandchildren in the evening.
- Ababyeyi bakwiye kuganiriza abana babo kenshi.Parents should talk with their children often.
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