Kirundi
guhihibikana
Word parts: gu-hihibikana
goo-hee-hee-bee-KAH-nah
How to say it
Kirundiguhihibikanagoo-hee-hee-bee-KAH-nahsoon
Englishto follow earnestly aftersoon
Frenchpoursuivre avec ardeursoon
Meaning
To pursue something eagerly and persistently.
Good to know
verb, less common, vivid register.
Examples
- Arahihibikana inyigisho z'ubuhinga.He earnestly pursues technical studies.
- Nti twahihibikanye uwo mugambi.We didn't earnestly pursue that plan.
- Ni kuki uhihibikana ibintu bitagufasha?Why do you earnestly pursue things that don't help you?
- Azohihibikana intego ziwe kugeza azigezeko.He will earnestly pursue his goals until he achieves them.
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