kwiruka

How to say it

Meaning

to run, or by extension to hurry; also used colloquially for having diarrhea.

Good to know

the diarrhea sense is a common euphemistic extension - context makes clear which is meant.

Examples

• Ndashaka kwiruka ngo ntarengwa n'umwanya.I need to run so I'm not late.
• Ntashobora kwiruka kubera ikibazo c'ibirenge.I can't run because of a foot problem.
• Umwana agerageza kwiruka mu ntanga.The child is trying to run in the yard.
• Uzokwiruka ryari ku mukino?When will you run in the race?

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