Kirundi
kwumirwa
Word parts: kw-umirwa
kwoo-MEE-rwah
How to say it
Kirundikwumirwakwoo-MEE-rwahsoon
Englishto be speechless in defeatsoon
Frenchrester sans voixsoon
Meaning
to be struck speechless, from defeat, shock, or misfortune.
Good to know
describes an emotional state of shock or stunned silence, not physical muteness.
Examples
- Yarumiwe igihe yumva iyo nkuru.He was left speechless when he heard that news.
- Twarumiwe n'intsinzi y'ikipe yacu.We were struck speechless by our team's victory.
- Ntiyumirwa n'ikintu na kimwe.Nothing leaves him speechless.
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