gusaza

How to say it

Meaning

to become old or worn out.

Good to know

used both for people aging and for objects wearing out.

Examples

• Data yarasaza cane muri iyi myaka.My father has grown quite old these past years.
• Iyi mpuzu irasaza kubera gukoreshwa kenshi.This piece of clothing is wearing out from frequent use.
• Ntawushaka gusaza ata co yagezeko.No one wants to grow old without having achieved anything.
• Ivyuma vy'iyi moto bizosaza niba bidasukurwa.This motorbike's parts will wear out if they aren't maintained.