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Kinyarwanda

gusosoroka

Word parts: gu-sosoroka

goo-soh-soh-ROH-kah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagusosorokagoo-soh-soh-ROH-kahsoon
Englishto slip outsoon
Frenchglisser dehorssoon

Meaning

to slide or slip partway out of something, such as a pocket or opening.

Good to know

describes an object gradually coming loose and protruding.

Examples

  • Amafaranga ye yasosorotse mu mufuka we.His money slipped out of his pocket.
  • Ikaramu yari isosoroka mu gitabo, iragwa.The pen was slipping out of the book, and it fell.
  • Witonde, ipasiporo yawe irasosoroka.Be careful, your passport is slipping out.
  • Sinigeze mbona uko igitambaro cyasosorotse mu mufuka we.I didn't notice how the handkerchief slipped out of his pocket.

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