Kirundi
kumviriza
Word parts: ku-mviriza
koom-vee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kirundikumvirizakoom-vee-REE-zahsoon
Englishto listen closelysoon
Frenchécouter attentivementsoon
Meaning
To listen carefully to something, often secretly or attentively, as in eavesdropping.
Good to know
to listen closely
Examples
- Umwana aramviriza ibiganiro vya ababyeyi be.The child listens in on his parents' conversation.
- Simviriza amakuru y'abandi.I do not eavesdrop on other people's news.
- Tuzomviriza radiyo nimugoroba.We will listen closely to the radio this evening.
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