imyisozi

How to say it

Meaning

the drops of liquid that flow from the eyes when a person cries.

Good to know

often paired with the verb kurira, 'to cry,' e.g., imyisozi yamuseseka, 'tears streamed down his face.'.

Examples

• Imyisozi yamusesekaye amaso.Tears streamed down his eyes.
• Ese kuki ufite imyisozi?Why do you have tears?
• Nta myisozi yavuye mu maso ye.No tears came from his eyes.
• Imyisozi izava iyo tubonanye nyuma y'imyaka.There will be tears when we meet again after years.

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