Kirundi
gucikura
Word parts: gu-cikura
goo-chee-KOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundigucikuragoo-chee-KOO-rahsoon
Englishto save from being wiped outsoon
Frenchsauver de l'extinctionsoon
Meaning
To rescue a lineage, family, or group from extinction or being wiped out.
Good to know
verb, formal/traditional register.
Examples
- Uwo mwana yaracikuye umuryango.That child saved the family line from extinction.
- Nti bashoboye gucikura izina ryabo.They couldn't save their family name from dying out.
- Mbega ni nde azocikura uwu muryango?Who, indeed, will save this family line from dying out?
- Abana bacu bazocikura imico yacu ya kera.Our children will save our ancient customs from disappearing.
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