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Kirundi

kwisiga

Word parts: kw-isiga

kwee-SEE-gah

How to say it

Kirundikwisigakwee-SEE-gahsoon
Englishto rubsoon
Frenchfrotter, polirsoon

Meaning

to rub oil, ointment, or a cosmetic substance on oneself.

Good to know

traditionally used for rubbing butter or oil onto the skin for body care.

Examples

  • Ndashaka kwisiga amavuta.I want to rub oil on myself.
  • Umukobwa yagerageje kwisiga ibirangi vy'itamu.The girl tried putting makeup on herself.
  • Ntashobora kwisiga iyo mvuto ku mubiri wose.He can't rub that ointment over his whole body.
  • Uzokwisiga iki none?What will you rub on yourself today?

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