Kirundi
kwoga
Word parts: kw-oga
KWOH-gah
How to say it
KirundikwogaKWOH-gahsoon
Englishto swimsoon
Frenchnager, se baignersoon
Meaning
to swim, or by extension to bathe or shower.
Good to know
context distinguishes swimming for recreation from ordinary bathing.
Examples
- Ndashaka kwoga mu ruzi none.I want to swim in the river today.
- Ntiyashoboye kwoga kubera ubukonje.He wasn't able to swim because of the cold.
- Abana bagerageza kwoga ku nyanja.The children are trying to swim at the lake.
- Uzokwoga ryari nyuma y'akazi?When will you shower after work?
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