Kirundi
gucuna
Word parts: gu-cuna
gu-CU-na
How to say it
Kirundigucunagu-CU-nasoon
Englishto ask persistentlysoon
Frenchquémandersoon
Meaning
to ask for something persistently, even after being refused, showing determination.
Good to know
You gucuna when you keep asking despite obstacles.
Examples
- Yaciye amera gucuna mu bisubizo vyanjye.He started to ask persistently for my answers.
- Gucuna birashobora gutuma ugera ku ntego zawe.Persistent asking can help you achieve your goals.
- Umwana aracuna kugira ngo ahabwe amafaranga.The child keeps asking to be given money.
- Uracuna kubera iki?Why do you keep insisting?
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