indimi

Kinyarwanda

gusoma

Word parts: gu-soma

goo-SO-mah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagusomagoo-SO-mahsoon
Englishto readsoon
Frenchliresoon

Meaning

to look at and understand written words; depending on context, also to kiss or to sip a drink.

Good to know

This word is versatile and can refer to reading text or in affectionate actions.

Examples

  • Ndakunda gusoma ibitabo.I love to read books.
  • Gusoma umwana ni byiza.Kissing the child is good.
  • Ndasoma igitabo cyiza.I am reading a good book.
  • Wigeze gusoma iyi nkuru?Have you ever read this story?

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