urakoze, Nyagasani
The English phrase "thank you, lord" is expressed in Kinyarwanda as urakoze, Nyagasani.
urakoze, Nyagasani is an expression used to show gratitude specifically addressed to God.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term Nyagasani provides a formal and respectful way to address God in Kinyarwanda.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the singular second-person form urakoze, which is used when addressing God as a single entity.
Did you know?
- While Nyagasani is the formal name for God, some speakers use the word Imana in this phrase, which is a term rooted in ancient Rwandan beliefs that predates Christianity.
- The grammar of urakoze is actually a perfective verb form, meaning you are not just saying 'thanks' but stating that 'you have done a good thing'.
- Unlike the English 'Lord', which can be a secular title for someone of high rank, Nyagasani is almost exclusively reserved for the divine.
Examples in context
- Urakoze, Nyagasani, ku bw'ubuzima.Thank you, Lord, for life.
Example conversation
Patrick and Beatrice are praying together after a meal.
- PatrickUrakoze, Nyagasani, ku nkwirirwa y'ibyo twariye.Thank you, Lord, for the food we ate.
- BeatriceAmen, tugushimira cyane.Amen, we thank you very much.
- PatrickTugusabye udutange amahoro.We ask that you give us peace.
- BeatriceAmen, Nyagasani tumvise.Amen, Lord we have heard.
