Kinyarwanda
igishuko
Word parts: igi-shuko
ee-gee-SHOO-koh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaigishukoee-gee-SHOO-kohsoon
Englishtemptationsoon
Frenchtentationsoon
Meaning
something that entices someone to do wrong; a temptation.
Good to know
singular of ibishuko (igi-/ibi- class); religious/moral register.
Examples
- Igishuko cyo kwiba cyaramutunguye igihe kirekire.The temptation to steal tormented him for a long time.
- Wigeze uhura n'igishuko gikomeye?Have you ever faced a strong temptation?
- Igishuko na kimwe ntikyigeze kimunanira.No temptation has ever defeated him.
- Azasenga kugira ngo yirinde igishuko kizaza.He will pray to guard against the temptation to come.
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