gushirwa

How to say it

Meaning

to keep trying until one succeeds at something, or to become convinced and satisfied once given proof.

Good to know

used both for persistence in effort and for being persuaded by evidence.

Examples

• Arashirwa kugeza abonye ivyo ashaka.He persists until he gets what he wants.
• Ese ushirwa n'ivyo akubwira?Are you convinced by what he tells you?
• Ntashirwa vuba, arondera ibimenyetso.He isn't convinced quickly — he looks for proof.
• Tuzoshirwa igihe tuzoba twabonye inyishu.We will be satisfied once we have the answer.