Kirundi
guharanira
Word parts: gu-haranira
gu-ha-ra-NI-ra
How to say it
Kirundiguharaniragu-ha-ra-NI-rasoon
Englishto strive forsoon
Frenchs'efforcer d'obtenirsoon
Meaning
to work persistently toward a goal or in defense of something one values.
Good to know
used for striving, fighting for a cause — rights, peace, one's family — a common and respectable verb in speeches and news.
Examples
- Abanyagihugu barangira amahoro mu gihugu cabo.The citizens are striving for peace in their country.
- Ntuharanire ivyo utoshoboye kurwanira.Do not strive for something you cannot fight for.
- Uzoharanira iki mu buzima bwawe?What will you strive for in your life?
- Yaharaniye uburenganzira bw'abakenyezi imyaka myinshi.She fought for women's rights for many years.
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