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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