ubushake

How to say it

Meaning

will, desire, or willingness; the inner drive or intention to do something.

Good to know

commonly paired with kugira ('to have the will/desire'); used in religious phrases like ubushake bw'Imana ('God's will').

Examples

• Ubushake bwe bwo gukora ni bwinshi.His will to work is strong.
• Ese ubushake bwawe buhagije bwo kubikora?Is your will strong enough to do it?
• Nta bushake yari afite bwo kwiga.He had no will to study.
• Bizakorwa hakurikijwe ubushake bw'Imana.It will be done according to God's will.

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