Kirundi
gutsindaza
Word parts: gu-tsindaza
goo-tseen-DAH-zah
How to say it
Kirundigutsindazagoo-tseen-DAH-zahsoon
Englishto stay in one place permanentlysoon
Frenchs'installer définitivementsoon
Meaning
to remain fixed in one place permanently, or to fill up completely.
Good to know
to stay in one place permanently; to fill up ibi-tsingotsingo frown, showing disapproval on one's face
Examples
- Uwo mwami yaratsindaje kuri iyo ntebe imyaka myinshi.That chief remained fixed on that seat for many years.
- Ese ico kibindi caratsindaje amazi yose?Did that jug fill up completely with water?
- Ntitsindaza ku kibanza kimwe ata mpamvu.One doesn't remain fixed in one spot without reason.
- Icabo kizotsindaza gushika igihe amazi azoshira.That pot will stay full until the water runs out.
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