Kinyarwanda
gukingiriza
Word parts: gu-kingiriza
goo-keen-gee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagukingirizagoo-keen-gee-REE-zahsoon
Englishto prevent from seeingsoon
Frenchempêcher de voir, cacher (tr.) à la vuesoon
Meaning
to block something from view, to obstruct someone's sight of it.
Good to know
describes obstructing sight, distinct from physically hiding an object.
Examples
- Ikiti kirakingiriza umuhanda.The tree is blocking the view of the road.
- Yamukingirije kugira ngo atabona ibibera imbere.He blocked his view so he would not see what was happening ahead.
- Ntukamkingirize, reka abone neza.Don't block his view, let him see clearly.
- Icyo gitare cyarakingirije inzu yacu.That rock blocked our house from view.
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