kwira

How to say it

Meaning

for the day to grow dark, for night to fall, for it to get late.

Good to know

an impersonal verb used with the day or sky as subject, not a person.

Examples

• Biriye tugicumbye ku nzira.Night had already fallen while we were still on the road.
• Ntibiraciye, turacari n'umwanya mwinshi.It hasn't gotten dark yet, we still have plenty of time.
• Ese bizira ryari muri iki gihe c'impeshi?When does it get dark these days, during the dry season?
• Bizira vuba, dukwiye kwihuta.It will get dark soon, we should hurry.