gusurira

How to say it

Meaning

for an insect to bite or sting someone sharply, causing sudden pain or discomfort.

Good to know

an older, regional sense of the applicative of gusura, distinct from the vulgar core meaning; check context before using with a learner audience.

Examples

• Isake irasurira umwana ku kuguru.A wasp stings the child on the leg.
• Ntizisurira abantu bari mu nzu.They (the insects) do not sting people who are inside the house.
• Mbega ni iyihe nyenzi yakusuriye?Which insect stung you?
• Zizosurira uwuzoteranira aho ishamba riri.They will sting whoever goes near where the bush is.