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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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