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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