Kinyarwanda
gusinzira
Word parts: gu-sinzira
goo-seen-ZEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagusinziragoo-seen-ZEE-rahsoon
Englishto sleepsoon
Frenchdormirsoon
Meaning
to sleep or rest quietly, especially during the night.
Good to know
Used when referring to going to sleep or taking a nap.
Examples
- Nzakora ku gusinzira mu gicuku.I will go to sleep at night.
- Gusinzira ni ngombwa ku buzima bwiza.Sleeping is essential for good health.
- Umwana arasinzira neza nijoro.The baby sleeps well at night.
- Waba warasinziriye ejo bwacya?Did you sleep well last night?
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