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Kinyarwanda

kurera

Word parts: ku-rera

koo-REH-rah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakurerakoo-REH-rahsoon
Englishto raisesoon
Frenchélever un enfantsoon

Meaning

to train, nurture, and bring up a child.

Good to know

You would use this word when discussing parenting or teaching children.

Examples

  • Kurera abana ni akazi katoroshye.Raising children is not an easy job.
  • Nkeneye kwiga kurera neza.I need to learn how to raise well.
  • Ababyeyi barera abana babo neza.The parents raise their children well.
  • Ese urera abana benshi?Are you raising many children?

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