Kirundi
kubuzwa
Word parts: ku-buzwa
koo-BOO-zwah
How to say it
Kirundikubuzwakoo-BOO-zwahsoon
Englishto be hinderedsoon
Frenchêtre entravé, avoir le passage barrésoon
Meaning
to be hindered or prevented from doing something.
Good to know
passive of kubuza.
Examples
- Abanyeshuri barabuzwa kwinjira batinze.Students are barred from entering when they are late.
- Ntabuzwa gukora ivyo ashaka.He is not prevented from doing what he wants.
- Ese warabujijwe iki?What were you prevented from doing?
- Tuzobuzwa gushika ku muhana uwo muhora upfumbuwe.We will be prevented from reaching the bridge while that road is closed.
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