kwihahiriza

How to say it

Meaning

to be on one's guard, to keep watch over oneself.

Good to know

to guard oneself

Examples

• Yihahiriza mu gisagara kubera ubwoba bw'abasuma.He guards himself in the city out of fear of thieves.
• Ntukihahirize cane, ntagihari uhagaze.Don't be so on guard, there's no danger standing here.
• Ese wihahiriza gute mu gace katekanye?How do you keep watch over yourself in an unsafe area?
• Azokwihahiriza akiri munsi y'imico mishasha yigenza.He will keep on his guard while new customs are still being established.