kwiruza

How to say it

Meaning

to encourage or strengthen someone, to build up their resolve.

Good to know

not to be confused with kwirwanira (to fight, to defend oneself).

Examples

• Ndashaka kwiruza abana banje imbere y'ikizamini.I want to encourage my children before the exam.
• Ntiyashoboye kwiruza abasirikare biwe.He wasn't able to rally his soldiers' spirits.
• Twagomba kwiruza abarwayi kugira ngo bakire vuba.We must encourage the patients so they recover quickly.
• Uzokwiruza gute umuntu yamaze kuvunika umutima?How will you encourage someone whose heart is already broken?

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