kunyinyirwa

How to say it

Meaning

to make a face or grimace, typically because something tastes or smells unpleasant.

Good to know

used for a facial reaction of distaste, often at food or drink.

Examples

• Umwana yaranyinyiwe igihe anywa umuti.The child grimaced when drinking the medicine.
• Kuki unyinyirwa gutyo ku ndya?Why are you grimacing like that at the food?
• Ntanyinyirwa n'ubwo iyi ndya idahereye neza.I don't grimace even though this food isn't well prepared.
• Uzonyinyirwa nimba unywa iki kinyobwa kibisi.You will grimace if you drink this bitter beverage.