kwiyama

How to say it

Meaning

to speak sharply to someone in order to correct or caution them, to rebuke or warn.

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to rebuke, warn

Examples

• Umubyeyi yiyamye umwana ku bw'ikosa yakoze.The parent rebuked the child for the mistake he had made.
• Ese ukwiye kwiyama umuvandimwe wawe kuri iki kibazo?Should you warn your sibling about this matter?
• Ntabwo yiyamye undi muntu ku bushake.He didn't rebuke the other person out of malice.
• Ntuziyame abana imbere y'abandi.Don't scold children in front of others.

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