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Kirundi

kugumiriza

Word parts: ku-gumiriza

ku-gu-mi-RI-za

How to say it

Kirundikugumirizaku-gu-mi-RI-zasoon
Englishto hold fast tosoon
Frenchtenir fermement àsoon

Meaning

to hold fast to something, to continue in it, or to maintain a position.

Good to know

to hold fast to; continue; to maintain

Examples

  • Aragumiriza ku vyiyumviro vyiwe naho abandi babihakana.He holds fast to his opinion even though others deny it.
  • Twagumirije gukorera hamwe naho vyari bigoye.We kept on working together even though it was hard.
  • Ntimukagumirize ku kosa, muhindure inzira.Don't persist in the mistake, change course.

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