Kirundi
kwibuza
Word parts: kw-ibuza
kwi-BOO-za
How to say it
Kirundikwibuzakwi-BOO-zasoon
Englishto hinder oneselfsoon
Frenchs'empêcher, se priversoon
Meaning
to stop oneself from having or doing something, to go without it by one's own choice.
Good to know
to hinder oneself; deprive oneself
Examples
- Yibuza inzoga kubera ubuzima bwiza.He denies himself alcohol for the sake of his health.
- Sinibuza ibiryo ngo nitange amafaranga.I don't deprive myself of food in order to save money.
- Kubera iki wibuza umwana ibitoro?Why do you deny the child sweets?
- Yaribujije ikawa amezi menshi.He went without coffee for many months.
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