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Kirundi

gushanyura

Word parts: gu-shanyura

goo-shah-NYOO-rah

How to say it

Kirundigushanyuragoo-shah-NYOO-rahsoon
Englishto tearsoon
Frenchdéchirersoon

Meaning

to tear or rip something apart deliberately.

Good to know

to tear

Examples

  • Umwana arashanyura impapuro z'ishuri.The child is tearing the school papers.
  • Ntuzoshanyura iki gitabo ari ngirakamaro.You will not tear this useful book.
  • Ntashanyura imyenda iyo ariko akorana ubwitonzi.He does not tear clothes when he is being careful.

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