Kirundi
kwiyorosha
Word parts: kw-iyorosha
kwee-yoh-ROH-shah
How to say it
Kirundikwiyoroshakwee-yoh-ROH-shahsoon
Englishto remain stillsoon
Frenchrester tranquillesoon
Meaning
to stay still and calm, or to hold oneself in humility.
Good to know
to remain still, quit; to be humble
Examples
- Ndashaka kwiyorosha imbere y'Imana.I want to humble myself before God.
- Yagerageje kwiyorosha atavuga na kimwe.He kept himself calm and said nothing.
- Uragomba kwiyorosha mu kiganiro na se.You should remain calm and humble when talking with your father.
- Twagerageje kwiyorosha naho twari twaraye.We tried to stay calm even though we were annoyed.
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