kuvyagira

How to say it

Meaning

for a king or ruler to sit in state, or for cattle to be at rest.

Good to know

to sit (of kings or rulers); to be at rest (cows) i-vyāra delivery (of a child), birth

Examples

• Umwami yavyagiye ku ntebe yiwe.The king sat in state on his throne.
• Inka zaravyagiye munsi y'igiti.The cattle lay at rest under the tree.
• Ntibisanzwe kubona umwami avyagira mu ruhame.It's unusual to see a king sitting in state in public.
• Amatungo yavyagiye igihe c'izuba.The livestock rested during the hot part of the day.