umushamirano
oo-moo-shah-mee-RAH-noh
How to say it
Kirundiumushamiranooo-moo-shah-mee-RAH-nohsoon
Englishclash, confrontationsoon
Frenchaffrontement, heurtsoon
Meaning
A violent meeting between two groups, such as rival supporters, or protesters and the police.
Good to know
Plural imishamirano, the usual form: imishamirano hagati y'imigambwe, clashes between parties. From gushamirana, to clash.
Examples
- Habaye umushamirano hagati y'abakunzi b'imirwi ibiri.There was a clash between the fans of the two teams.
- Imishamirano yatumye abantu batatu bakomereka.The clashes left three people injured.
- Igipolisi cahagaritse umushamirano ningoga.The police quickly stopped the clash.
Forms
imishamirano (plural of umushamirano, clash)
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