Kinyarwanda
icyuya
Word parts: icy-uya
ee-TCHOO-yah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaicyuyaee-TCHOO-yahsoon
Englishperspirationsoon
Frenchsueursoon
Meaning
moisture released through the skin due to heat or exertion; sweat.
Good to know
perspiration
Examples
- Umukozi yari afite icyuya kinshi.The worker was covered in sweat.
- Ese ufite icyuya nyuma yo kwiruka?Do you have sweat after running?
- Ntabwo icyuya kimvamo iyo mpumuye.I do not sweat when I am resting.
- Azasohora icyuya nyuma y'umurimo ukomeye.He will sweat after heavy work.
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