kwoza

How to say it

Meaning

to wash or clean something, but not one's own body (see kwiyoza for that).

Good to know

contrasts with kwiyoza (to bathe oneself); kwoza is for washing objects like dishes or clothes.

Examples

• Ndashaka kwoza ibikoresho vyo mu gikoni.I want to wash the kitchen dishes.
• Umukobwa yagerageje kwoza impuzu z'umuryango.The girl tried to wash the family's clothes.
• Ntashobora kwoza imodoka atagira amazi menshi.He can't wash the car without a lot of water.
• Uzokwoza ryari izi mpuzu?When will you wash these clothes?

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