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Kirundi

kwihata

Word parts: kw-ihata

kwi-HA-ta

How to say it

Kirundikwihatakwi-HA-tasoon
Englishto force oneselfsoon
Frenchse forcersoon

Meaning

to force or push oneself to do something.

Good to know

to force oneself

Examples

  • Yihaye kugira ngo arangize akazi ku gihe.He forced himself in order to finish the work on time.
  • Ntukihate cane, urashobora kwirwaza.Don't push yourself too hard, you might make yourself sick.
  • Ese wihaye gute kugira ngo utsinde ico kizamini?How did you push yourself to pass that exam?
  • Azokwihata kugira ngo agire ikigwati.He will force himself in order to build his confidence.

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