kuvugira
koo-voo-GEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakuvugirakoo-voo-GEE-rahsoon
Englishto speak at, on; to speak for (someone)soon
Frenchparler à, sur ; parler au nom desoon
Meaning
To speak in a given place or through a given medium, such as on the radio or the phone; also to speak on behalf of someone and defend them.
Good to know
Applicative of kuvuga, to speak. Kuvugira kuri radiyo, to speak on the radio; kuvugira abatishoboye, to speak up for the poor. The spokesperson, umuvugizi, comes from the same verb.
Examples
- Yavugiye kuri radiyo ashimira abaturage.He spoke on the radio and thanked the people.
- Ni nde uzavugira abana b'imfubyi?Who will speak up for the orphans?
- Ntukavugire kuri telefoni utwaye imodoka.Do not talk on the phone while driving.
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