gushana

How to say it

Meaning

for a structure, such as a house, to fall down or collapse.

Good to know

Used specifically of buildings or structures collapsing, rather than people falling.

Examples

• Inzu irashana kubera imvura ikaze.The house collapses because of the heavy rain.
• Mbega iyi nzu izoshana nimba idasubiwemwo?Will this house collapse if it isn't repaired?
• Inzu ntishana ata mpamvu.A house doesn't collapse without a reason.
• Urugo ruzoshana niba ntitwarwubatse neza.The compound will collapse if we don't build it well.

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