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.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.