Kirundi
kutava ku izima
koo-TAH-vah koo ee-ZEE-mah
How to say it
Kirundikutava ku izimakoo-TAH-vah koo ee-ZEE-mahsoon
Englishto be firmsoon
Frenchêtre fermesoon
Meaning
To refuse to shift from a fixed position; to be firm and unyielding once decided.
Good to know
to be firm
Examples
- Umukuru ntava ku izima ryiwe.The chief does not budge from his firm decision.
- Tuzava ku izima ryacu niba habaye impaka nyinshi.We will not stay firm if there is too much argument.
- Nyabuna niwave ku izima uyemere.Please don't stay stubborn about it, agree to it.
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