Kirundi
kuzimya
Word parts: ku-zimya
koo-ZEE-myah
How to say it
Kirundikuzimyakoo-ZEE-myahsoon
Englishto put out fire or lightsoon
Frenchéteindre le feu ou la lumièresoon
Meaning
to put out a fire or a light.
Good to know
to put out fire or light
Examples
- Umukozi yarazimije umuriro imbere yo kugenda.The worker put out the fire before leaving.
- Ntukazimye itara, sinarangije gusoma.Don't turn off the lamp, I haven't finished reading.
- Ese uzimya iki gitondo, ubu ni umutaga?Why are you putting out the light now, it's daytime?
- Bazazimya amashanyarazi ejo ku masaha atandatu.They will cut the electricity tomorrow at six o'clock.
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