indimi

Kinyarwanda

gusahura

Word parts: gu-sahura

goo-sah-HOO-rah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagusahuragoo-sah-HOO-rahsoon
Englishto pillagesoon
Frenchpillersoon

Meaning

to steal goods by force, typically during war or unrest.

Good to know

a strong word for looting or plundering, often in the context of conflict.

Examples

  • Abambuzi barasahura amaduka.The looters pillage the shops.
  • Ese abasirikare barasahura abaturage?Do the soldiers plunder the residents?
  • Ntasahura abandi, aracyubaha amategeko.He doesn't plunder others, he still respects the law.
  • Bazasahura niba nta gukumira bibaho.They will plunder if nothing stops them.

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