kwisabira
kwee-sah-BEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwisabirakwee-sah-BEE-rah
Englishto ask for oneself, to apply in person
Frenchdemander soi-même, demander pour soi
Meaning
To ask for something for oneself or in person, without going through someone else, such as applying for a document or asking for a breakup directly. In prayer it is to pray for oneself.
Good to know
Reflexive applicative of gusaba, to ask. What is asked for follows: kwisabira ibyangombwa, to apply for documents oneself. Gusabira is to ask or pray on someone else's behalf.
Examples
- Ubu ushobora kwisabira icyangombwa kuri telefone yawe.Now you can apply for the document yourself on your phone.
- Yagiye kwisabira akazi ku buyobozi bw'ikigo.He went to ask the company's management for a job himself.
- Mbere yo gusabira abandi, banza wisabire.Before praying for others, first pray for yourself.
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