ikiyayura
ee-kee-yah-YOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundiikiyayuraee-kee-yah-YOO-rah
Englishdrug, intoxicant
Frenchdrogue, stupéfiant
Meaning
A substance that confuses the mind of whoever takes it, such as cannabis or heroin.
Good to know
Mostly in the plural phrase ibiyayura mutwe, drugs (literally what confuses the head); also written igiyayuramutwe.
Examples
- Urwaruka rukwiye kwirinda ibiyayura mutwe.Young people should keep away from drugs.
- Ikiyayura mutwe conona ubwenge bw'umuntu.A drug damages a person's mind.
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