Kirundi
gusarazwa
Word parts: gu-sarazwa
goo-sah-RAHZ-wah
How to say it
Kirundigusarazwagoo-sah-RAHZ-wahsoon
Englishto become hoarsesoon
Frenchdevenir enrouésoon
Meaning
for one's voice to become hoarse, as a result of shouting, illness, or strain.
Good to know
Describes a hoarse voice, whether from a cold, shouting, or overuse.
Examples
- Umwigisha arasarazwa n'ijwi nyuma yo kuvuga umusi wose.The teacher's voice grows hoarse after speaking all day.
- Mbega ijwi ryawe rirasarazwa igihe uhamagara cane?Does your voice get hoarse when you shout a lot?
- Ijwi ryiwe ntirisarazwa vuba.His voice doesn't go hoarse quickly.
- Azosarazwa n'ijwi niba akomeje kuririmba ijoro ryose.His voice will become hoarse if he keeps singing all night.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.