gusahiriza

How to say it

Meaning

to pitch in together with others so as to finish a task quickly, to lend a hand.

Good to know

Describes communal work: neighbors or family joining forces to get a task done fast.

Examples

• Abaturanyi barasahiriza kubaka inzu y'umupfakazi.The neighbors pitch in to build the widow's house.
• Mbega muzosahiriza gusarura umurima wa sogokuru?Will you all pitch in to harvest grandfather's field?
• Ntawusahiriza akazi adafitiye impuhwe.No one pitches in to help with work they have no sympathy for.
• Tuzosahiriza gusenya iyo nzu ejo bwo bukeye.We will pitch in to take down that house tomorrow morning.