gusurura

How to say it

Meaning

to be in a state of hardship or want, especially after losing one's possessions.

Good to know

to be in need (having lost one's possessions)

Examples

• Uwo mugore arasurura kuva igihe umugabo we yapfuye.That woman has been in need ever since her husband died.
• Ntasurura kuko afise umurima munini.He is not in need because he has a large field.
• Mbega abo bantu barasurura kubera iki?Why are those people in such hardship?
• Nizosurura iyo ntagira uwundandikira akazi.I will be in want if no one finds me work.