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Kirundi

gusunikana

Word parts: gu-sunikana

goo-soo-nee-KAH-nah

How to say it

Kirundigusunikanagoo-soo-nee-KAH-nahsoon
Englishto push each othersoon
Frenchse pousser l'un l'autresoon

Meaning

for two or more people to push each other, as in a crowd or in play.

Good to know

reciprocal form of gusunika.

Examples

  • Abana barasunikana ku muryango w'ishuri.The children push each other at the school gate.
  • Ntibasunikana iyo bari mu murongo.They don't push each other when they are in line.
  • Mbega abo basore barasunikana kubera iki?Why are those young men pushing each other?
  • Ntimusunikane, mwese muzogenda!Don't push each other, you will all get through!

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