indimi

Kinyarwanda

gushishimura

Word parts: gu-shishimura

goo-shee-shee-MOO-rah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagushishimuragoo-shee-shee-MOO-rahsoon
Englishto tearsoon
Frenchdéchirersoon

Meaning

to tear or rip something violently.

Good to know

an intensive transitive form of tearing, stronger than gushanyura.

Examples

  • Yashishimuye impapuro z'ibanga arakaye.He angrily tore up the confidential papers.
  • Ntukashishimure uyu mwenda!Don't rip this piece of clothing!
  • Ntiyashishimuye igitabo nk'uko babivuze.He did not tear up the book as they said.

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