Kirundi
kwishimikiza
Word parts: kw-ishimikiza
kwee-shee-mee-KEE-zah
How to say it
Kirundikwishimikizakwee-shee-mee-KEE-zahsoon
Englishto lean onsoon
Frenchs'appuyer sursoon
Meaning
to lean on something or someone, especially when getting up.
Good to know
to lean on (esp. in getting up)
Examples
- Umukurambere yagerageje kwishimikiza ku nkoni.The elder leaned on his cane to get up.
- Ndashaka kwishimikiza kuri wewe ngo mvyuke.I want to lean on you to stand up.
- Ntashobora kwishimikiza ku gikoni kibogamye.He can't lean on a wobbly stool.
- Uzokwishimikiza ku ki niba nta nkoni ufise?What will you lean on if you have no cane?
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