gusyegenya

How to say it

Meaning

to scrape one's feet on the ground, especially because of itching, or for a child to kick violently.

Good to know

to scrape feet on floor (esp. because of itching); to kick violently (child)

Examples

• Umwana arasyegenya ibirenge kubera akaguma.The child scrapes his feet because of an itch.
• Ntasyegenya iyo aryamye neza.He does not kick violently when he sleeps well.
• Mbega uyu mwana arasyegenya kubera iki?Why is this child kicking so hard?
• Uwo mwana yaragumye asyegenya kugeza yaruhutse.That child kept kicking until he tired himself out.