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Kirundi

gushikurwa

Word parts: gu-shikurwa

goo-shee-KOOR-wah

How to say it

Kirundigushikurwagoo-shee-KOOR-wahsoon
Englishto jump when stung or bitsoon
Frenchsursautersoon

Meaning

to jump or flinch from being stung or bitten, or to have something pulled out of you.

Good to know

passive of gushikura, plus the sense of a startled reaction to a sting or bite.

Examples

  • Yashikuwe n'inzuki, arasimba.He was stung by a bee and jumped.
  • Ntabwo bashikurwa n'ubwoba nk'ubwo.They don't flinch from fear like that.
  • Ese warashikuwe n'iki?What stung or bit you?
  • Ijoro rye ryarashikuwe n'umuganga.His tooth was pulled out by the doctor.

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