Kirundi
gushakashaka
Word parts: gu-shakashaka
goo-shah-kah-SHAH-kah
How to say it
Kirundigushakashakagoo-shah-kah-SHAH-kahsoon
Englishto researchsoon
Frenchrechercher, enquêtersoon
Meaning
to research or investigate a matter carefully.
Good to know
an intensive/reduplicated form of gushaka, meaning to search thoroughly.
Examples
- Umunyeshuri arashakashaka ivyerekeye amateka y'igihugu ciwe.The student is researching the history of his country.
- Ntashobora gushakashaka adafise igihe.He can't do research without having the time.
- Uzi gushakashaka amakuru ku murwi w'ikoranabuhanga?Do you know how to research information on the internet?
- Bazoshakashaka ivyabaye imbere yo gufata icemezo.They will investigate what happened before making a decision.
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