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Kirundi

gushonga

Word parts: gu-shonga

goo-SHOHN-gah

How to say it

Kirundigushongagoo-SHOHN-gahsoon
Englishto meltsoon
Frenchfondre, dissoudresoon

Meaning

for a solid substance to melt or dissolve.

Good to know

used for ice, fat, sugar, and similar substances turning to liquid.

Examples

  • Amazi y'ubushuhe arashonga urubura.The warm water melts the ice.
  • Ubuki ntibushonga mu mazi make.Honey does not dissolve in a small amount of water.
  • Ese isukari irashonga vuba mu kawa?Does sugar dissolve quickly in coffee?
  • Amavuta azoshonga niba ashizwe ku muriro.The fat will melt if it's put on the fire.

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