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Kirundi

kwiyizi

Word parts: kw-iyizi

ee-YEE-zee

How to say it

Kirundikwiyiziee-YEE-zeesoon
Englishto know oneselfsoon
Frenchse connaîtresoon

Meaning

To be aware of one's own character, abilities, and identity, to know oneself.

Good to know

to know oneself

Examples

  • Umuntu yiyizi arumva neza ico ashoboye.A person who knows himself understands well what he is capable of.
  • Tuzokwiyizi turushiriza kwiga.We will know ourselves better as we keep learning.
  • Ntiyiyizi neza, akunda kwibona uko atari we.He does not know himself well, and likes to see himself as he is not.

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