kwibaza
kwee-BAH-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwibazakwee-BAH-zah
Englishto wonder, to ask oneself
Frenchse demander
Meaning
To ask oneself a question, to wonder about something or to have doubts about it. It also covers thinking over one's own conduct.
Good to know
Reflexive of kubaza, to ask. What one wonders follows with niba, whether, or a question word: nibaza niba azaza, I wonder whether he will come.
Examples
- Nibaza niba imvura izagwa uyu munsi.I wonder whether it will rain today.
- Abantu benshi bibaza impamvu ibiciro bizamuka.Many people wonder why prices are going up.
- Buri wese akwiye kwibaza icyo yakoreye igihugu.Everyone should ask themselves what they have done for their country.
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