gusimbura

How to say it

Meaning

to take over someone's position, role, or duty, especially after they leave or die.

Good to know

used for succession in family roles, jobs, or leadership; often with a person as object.

Examples

• Umuhungu we ni we wamusimbuye ku butegetsi.His son is the one who succeeded him in power.
• Ni nde uzasimbura umuyobozi wacu igihe azasezera?Who will replace our leader when he resigns?
• Nta muntu ushobora kumusimbura mu kazi ke.No one can replace him in his job.
• Bamusimbuye nyuma y'uko yapfuye.They replaced him after he died.