Kirundi
gushiringitira
Word parts: gu-shiringitira
goo-shee-reen-gee-TEE-rah
How to say it
Kirundigushiringitiragoo-shee-reen-gee-TEE-rahsoon
Englishto rub to keep from swellingsoon
Frenchfrotter pour éviter l'enfluresoon
Meaning
to rub something to keep it from swelling, or for something like a candle to be gradually consumed.
Good to know
covers two related images of slow, steady wearing down or tending.
Examples
- Yashiringitiye igikomere kugira ngo kitabyimba.She rubbed the wound so it would not swell.
- Itara ryarashiringitiye ijoro ryose.The candle burned down all night.
- Ese ubu ushiringitira gute uwo mukono?How are you rubbing that arm now?
- Amatara azoshiringitira imbere y'uko basa ba.The candles will burn down before dawn.
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