kujisha

How to say it

Meaning

to weave, or to tie a cow's legs while milking, and, said only of the royal palace, to close its doors.

Good to know

the sense 'to close the doors' is a specialized royal-court usage, not everyday speech.

Examples

• Umugore arajisha ikiseke ku rugo.The woman is weaving a basket at home.
• Yajishe amaguru y'inka imbere yo kuyikama.He tied the cow's legs before milking it.
• Ntibarashoboye kujisha ico giseke bakigeza kera.They haven't yet been able to weave that basket for a long time now.