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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