gukenyeza
Word parts: gu-kenyeza
goo-keh-NYEH-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagukenyezagoo-keh-NYEH-zahai
Englishto tie something around waistai
Frenchattacher à la tailleai
Meaning
to tie something around the waist, to put on a belt.
Good to know
describes securing a cloth, belt, or cord around the waist.
Examples
- Yakenyeje umukanda we imbere yo gutangira umukino.He put on his belt before starting the game.
- Arakenyeza igitenge ku kiziba cye.She ties the wrap cloth around her waist.
- Ntiyakenyeje neza, umukanda warasenyutse.He did not tie it well, the belt came loose.
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