gushimikira

How to say it

Meaning

to lean on something for support.

Good to know

physical leaning, and by extension relying on someone or something.

Examples

• Arashimikira ku nkoni ye igihe agenda.He leans on his walking stick when he walks.
• Ntabwo dushobora gushimikira ku muryango wacu gusa.We cannot rely only on our family.
• Ese uzoshimikira iki mu kiganiro cawe?What will you base your speech on?
• Umugenzi yarashimikiye ku giti kugira ngo aruhuke.The traveler leaned against the tree to rest.