indimi

Kirundi

gupyinagiza

Word parts: gu-pyinagiza

goo-pyee-nah-GEE-zah

How to say it

Kirundigupyinagizagoo-pyee-nah-GEE-zahsoon
Englishto oppresssoon
Frenchopprimersoon

Meaning

to treat someone harshly and unjustly, burdening them with hardship.

Good to know

to oppress

Examples

  • Uwo mutegetsi arapyinagiza abaturage be.That ruler oppresses his people.
  • Ntibazopyinagiza abakene.They will not oppress the poor.
  • Ntapyinagiza abakozi be.He does not oppress his workers.

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