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Kirundi

guceceka

Word parts: gu-ceceka

goo-cheh-CHEH-kah

How to say it

Kirundigucecekagoo-cheh-CHEH-kahsoon
Englishto be quietsoon
Frenchse taire, être silencieuxsoon

Meaning

To become quiet or silent, to stop speaking.

Good to know

common verb, all registers.

Examples

  • Ceceka!Be quiet!
  • Bariceceka mu nzu.They are quiet in the house.
  • Nti yaceceka igihe abandi bavuga.He doesn't stay quiet when others speak.
  • Tuzoceceka mu masengesho.We will be quiet during prayer.

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