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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