gushyigikira

How to say it

Meaning

to support or prop something up, or to second a motion.

Good to know

used both for physically propping something up and for backing a person, idea, or proposal.

Examples

• Twashyigikiye umugambi we w'ishuri rishya.We supported his plan for a new school.
• Umugabo yashyigikiye igiti kigwa n'igiti.The man propped up the falling tree with a pole.
• Ntibashyigikiye icyifuzo cye.They did not support his proposal.
• Uzashyigikira nde muri aya matora?Who will you support in this election?

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