kwiyima
kwee-YEE-mah
How to say it
Kirundikwiyimakwee-YEE-mahsoon
Englishto deprive oneself of, go withoutsoon
Frenchse priver de
Meaning
To refuse oneself something one wants or needs, such as food, rest or pleasure, often out of sacrifice.
Good to know
Takes what is refused as object: kwiyima ibifungurwa, to go without food. It is kwima, to refuse to give, done to oneself.
Examples
- Yiyimye ibifungurwa kugira abana barye.She went without food so that the children could eat.
- Ntukiyime ikiruhuko, ukora cane.Do not deny yourself rest, you work hard.
- Abavyeyi benshi biyima vyinshi ku bw'abana.Many parents give up a lot for their children.
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