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kuzungagiza

Word parts: ku-zungagiza

koo-zoo-ngah-GEE-zah

How to say it

Kirundikuzungagizakoo-zoo-ngah-GEE-zahsoon
Englishto turn around several timessoon
Frenchtourner plusieurs fois, bercer un bébésoon

Meaning

to turn something around several times, as in rocking a baby, or to wag a tail.

Good to know

to turn around several times; to rock a baby; to agitate; to wag tail

Examples

  • Umuvyeyi arazungagiza umwana kugira ngo aryame.The mother rocks the baby back and forth so he'll sleep.
  • Imbwa irazungagiza umurizo iyo ishimye.The dog wags its tail when it's happy.
  • Ntukazungagize iki gikombe, kirasoheka.Don't shake this cup around, it will spill.
  • Yazungagije amaboko yiwe ashaka kwerekana ko akomeye.He waved his arms about to show that he was strong.

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