Kinyarwanda
gutuza
Word parts: gu-tuza
goo-TOO-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagutuzagoo-TOO-zahsoon
Englishto be silentsoon
Frenchse taire, laisser tranquillesoon
Meaning
to be quiet, calm, or at peace; to stop talking or making noise.
Good to know
distinct from gutuura (to live, reside) despite the similar sound.
Examples
- Abana baratuje mu ishuri.The children are quiet in class.
- Ese wumva umutima wawe wituje?Do you feel your heart is at peace?
- Ntabwo dutuza iyo hari impaka.We are not quiet when there is an argument.
- Bazatuza nyuma yo kuvuga ibibazo byabo.They will calm down after voicing their problems.
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