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Kirundi

gusana

Word parts: gu-sana

goo-SAH-nah

How to say it

Kirundigusanagoo-SAH-nahsoon
Englishto repairsoon
Frenchréparer, entretenirsoon

Meaning

to mend or repair something that is woven, such as a basket or mat.

Good to know

to repair (any woven thing)

Examples

  • Umukecuru arasana igitebo cameye.The old woman is repairing the worn basket.
  • Ntashobora gusana ico gitete kibisi.She can't repair that mat, it's too far gone.
  • Uzi gusana agatebo?Do you know how to repair a basket?
  • Azosana urwo rugozi rw'ibisatsi mbere yo kurukoresha.She will repair that fiber cord before using it.

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