kwicuza

How to say it

Meaning

to feel sorrow over something one has done.

Good to know

a reflexive verb (kwi- class); used broadly for remorse over any past action, word, or decision.

Examples

• Umuhungu ashobora kwicuza ivyo yavuze mu bwoba.The boy may regret what he said out of fear.
• Ese warigeze wicuza ivyo wakoze?Have you ever regretted what you did?
• Ntiyicuza na gato ku bijanye n'ico yahisemwo.He doesn't regret his choice at all.
• Aragiye kwicuza nimba atisunze impanuro yahawe.He is going to regret it if he doesn't follow the advice he was given.