urakoze
oo-rah-KOH-zeh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaurakozeoo-rah-KOH-zeh
Englishthank you (to one person)
Frenchmerci
Meaning
Says thank you to one person, such as a friend, a child or someone of your own age. To several people, or politely to an elder, say murakoze.
Good to know
Add cyane for thank you very much: urakoze cyane. Followed by an infinitive it thanks for an act: urakoze kunsura, thank you for visiting me. A usual reply is nta kibazo.
Examples
- Urakoze cyane kunsura mu bitaro.Thank you very much for visiting me in hospital.
- Urakoze ku bw'ubufasha bwawe.Thank you for your help.
- Umwana yarambwiye ati: urakoze, mama.The child said to me: thank you, Mom.
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