Kirundi
kwishima
Word parts: kw-ishima
kwee-SHEE-mah
How to say it
Kirundikwishimakwee-SHEE-mahsoon
Englishto be proudsoon
Frenchêtre fiersoon
Meaning
to feel proud, glad, or excited about something.
Good to know
a common everyday word for pride and happiness together.
Examples
- Ndashaka kwishima ku vyiza wakoze.I want to feel proud of the good you did.
- Ntiyashaka kwishima imbere y'abandi.He didn't want to show his pride in front of others.
- Uragomba kwishima ku majambere yawe.You should be proud of your progress.
- Twagerageje kwishima naho twari twarushe.We tried to stay cheerful even though we were tired.
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