Kirundi
icishimikizo
Word parts: ic-ishimikizo
ee-chee-shee-mee-KEE-zoh
How to say it
Kirundiicishimikizoee-chee-shee-mee-KEE-zohsoon
Englishrestsoon
Frenchappuisoon
Meaning
something one leans or props oneself against, especially when getting up.
Good to know
rest, something to lean on, (esp. in getting up, from kwīshimikiza)
Examples
- Nyokuru akoresha inkoni nk'icishimikizo.Grandmother uses a cane as something to lean on.
- Ese ufise icishimikizo ciza co guhaguruka?Do you have something good to lean on to stand up?
- Nta cishimikizo yari afise igihe yaguye.He had nothing to lean on when he fell.
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