indimi

Kinyarwanda

guhindukira

Word parts: gu-hindukira

goo-heen-doo-KEE-rah

How to say it

Kinyarwandaguhindukiragoo-heen-doo-KEE-rahsoon
Englishto turn aroundsoon
Frenchse retourner (int.)soon

Meaning

to turn around and face the other way.

Good to know

describes a physical turn of the body; also used figuratively for a change of stance.

Examples

  • Yahindukiye areba inyuma.He turned around to look behind him.
  • Arahindukira buri gihe havugwa izina rye.He turns around every time his name is called.
  • Ntiyahindutse ngo ansuhuze.He did not turn around to greet me.
  • Uzahindukira ureba iki gitangaza?Will you turn around to see this wonder?

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