Kinyarwanda
kwakira
Word parts: kw-akira
kwah-KEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwakirakwah-KEE-rahsoon
Englishto acceptsoon
Frenchaccepter, accueillir, recevoirsoon
Meaning
to receive someone or something warmly, welcoming them in.
Good to know
to accept, welcome, receive
Examples
- Umuryango wakiriye abashyitsi neza.The family welcomed the guests warmly.
- Ese wakira abageni bawe ute?How do you welcome your in-laws?
- Ntabwo bakiriye iryo tegeko rishya.They did not accept that new law.
- Tuzakira buri wese uzaza gusura umudugudu wacu.We will welcome everyone who comes to visit our village.
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