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Kirundi

kwigishwa

Word parts: kw-igishwa

kwee-GEESH-wah

How to say it

Kirundikwigishwakwee-GEESH-wahsoon
Englishto be taughtsoon
Frenchêtre enseignésoon

Meaning

to receive instruction from someone, learning under their teaching.

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You can use this word when talking about gaining knowledge or skills.

Examples

  • Niga kwīgīshwa mu mashuri.I learn in school.
  • Ubu ndi kwīgīshwa ikinyarwanda.Now I am learning Kirundi.
  • Abana bashobora kwigishwa n'umwarimu umwe gusa.The children can be taught by only one teacher.
  • Ese wigishijwe n'inde kuvuga Igiswahiri?Who were you taught Swahili by?

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