Kirundi
kwumviririza
Word parts: kw-umviririza
kwoo-mvee-ree-REE-zah
How to say it
Kirundikwumviririzakwoo-mvee-ree-REE-zahsoon
Englishto listen tosoon
Frenchécoutersoon
Meaning
to listen closely, or to taste or smell something carefully.
Good to know
an intensive form of kwumviriza, implying closer or more sustained attention.
Examples
- Yarumviririje ijwi ryavuye kure.He listened closely to a voice coming from far away.
- Umuvuzi yarumviririje umubiri w'umurwayi.The doctor examined the patient's body closely.
- Ntiyumviririza ivyo abandi bavuga.He does not listen closely to what others say.
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