kwiyamamaza
kwee-yah-mah-MAH-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwiyamamazakwee-yah-mah-MAH-zah
Englishto campaign, run for office
Frenchfaire campagne, se porter candidat
Meaning
To go out and ask people for their votes in an election, as a candidate does. It can also mean to promote oneself or one's work.
Good to know
The office follows with ku or with ku mwanya wa: kwiyamamaza ku mwanya wa perezida, to run for president. Igihe cyo kwiyamamaza is the campaign period; the noun is ukwiyamamaza.
Examples
- Yatangaje ko aziyamamaza mu matora ataha.He announced that he will run in the next election.
- Abakandida batangiye kwiyamamaza mu turere twose.The candidates have begun campaigning in every district.
- Ashaka kwiyamamaza ku mwanya w'umudepite.She wants to run for a seat in parliament.
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