guhishikira
goo-hee-shee-KEE-rah
How to say it
Kirundiguhishikiragoo-hee-shee-KEE-rah
Englishto turn up, flock to, attend in numbers
Frenchaccourir, affluer, venir en nombre
Meaning
To come to a place or an event, usually many people at once, to watch, support or take part.
Good to know
Mostly used in the perfect with a place or a purpose: abantu bari bahishikiye ku kibuga, people had flocked to the stadium.
Examples
- Abantu benshi bahishikiye ku kibuga kuraba urukino.Many people flocked to the stadium to watch the match.
- Abavyeyi bazohishikira inama y'ishure ku wa gatanu.Parents will turn up for the school meeting on Friday.
- Twahishikiye kwa sogokuru tumaze kwumva iyo nkuru.We hurried to grandfather's house after hearing the news.
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