Kinyarwanda
guhanguka
Word parts: gu-hanguka
goo-hah-NGOO-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhangukagoo-hah-NGOO-kahsoon
Englishto pass awaysoon
Frenchdécéder, prendre finsoon
Meaning
to come to an end, especially of a season, or to pass away.
Good to know
to pass away, to end dry season
Examples
- Igihe cy'izuba cyahanguka, imvura iratangira.The dry season is ending, the rains are starting.
- Sogokuru yahanguka nyuma y'uburwayi burebure.Grandfather passed away after a long illness.
- Ese ubushyuhe buzahanguka ryari?When will the heat end?
- Igihembwe cy'ubuhinzi cyahanguka nabi uyu mwaka.The farming season ended badly this year.
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