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Kirundi

ikekwe

ee-KEH-kweh

How to say it

Kirundiikekweee-KEH-kwehsoon
Englishmistrustsoon
Frenchméfiance, doutesoon

Meaning

mistrust, doubt, or suspicion.

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Often paired with the verb 'gukekeranya' (to suspect, to doubt).

Examples

  • Afise ikekwe ku bijanye n'uwo mugenzi we.He has doubts about that friend of his.
  • Ikekwe kinshi caje gusenya ubucuti bwabo.Deep mistrust ended up destroying their friendship.
  • Ntugire ikekwe kuri twebwe, turagukunda.Don't have any doubts about us, we love you.
  • Ese ufise ikekwe ko atazoza?Do you suspect that he won't come?

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