Kirundi
kwishoza
Word parts: kw-ishoza
kwee-SHOH-zah
How to say it
Kirundikwishozakwee-SHOH-zahsoon
Englishto quench one's thirstsoon
Frenchétancher sa soifsoon
Meaning
to quench one's own thirst, or to drink something after a meal.
Good to know
to quench one's thirst; drink after a meal
Examples
- Ndashaka kwishoza imbere yo gukomeza urugendo.I want to quench my thirst before continuing the journey.
- Ntiyashoboye kwishoza kubera ubushobozi buke.He couldn't get anything to drink for lack of means.
- Uragomba kwishoza nyuma yo kurya.You should have something to drink after eating.
- Twagerageje kwishoza mu nzira.We tried to quench our thirst along the way.
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