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Kirundi

gukarihisha

Word parts: gu-karihisha

goo-kah-ree-HEE-shah

How to say it

Kirundigukarihishagoo-kah-ree-HEE-shahsoon
Englishto cause to sharpensoon
Frenchfaire aiguiser, aiguiser avecsoon

Meaning

to sharpen something, or to sharpen it with the help of a tool.

Good to know

The causative of gukariha.

Examples

  • Yarakarihishije umupanga ku ibuye.He sharpened the machete on a stone.
  • Twarakarihishije impanga zacu imbere yo gutema inkwi.We sharpened our knives before cutting firewood.
  • Ntukarihishe iki gikoresho nabi, gishobora kukwica.Don't sharpen this tool carelessly, it could hurt you.

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