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Kinyarwanda

gusenyagurana

Word parts: gu-senyagurana

goo-seh-nyah-goo-RAH-nah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagusenyaguranagoo-seh-nyah-goo-RAH-nahsoon
Englishto fall into ruinsoon
Frenchtomber en ruinesoon

Meaning

to become ruined or dilapidated over time.

Good to know

used for buildings or structures gradually collapsing from neglect.

Examples

  • Iyi nzu irasenyagurana kubera ko itarinzwe.This house is falling into ruin because it hasn't been maintained.
  • Ese amazu menshi arasenyagurana mu mujyi wa kera?Are many buildings falling into ruin in the old town?
  • Ntisenyagurana, biracyakomeye.It isn't falling into ruin, it's still sturdy.
  • Iyi nzu izasenyagurana niba nta gukosorwa ibaho.This house will fall into ruin if it isn't repaired.

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