indimi

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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