intsinzi
ee-NTSEE-nzee
How to say it
Kinyarwandaintsinziee-NTSEE-nzeesoon
Englishvictory, win; successsoon
Frenchvictoire ; succèssoon
Meaning
The winning of a match, a contest, an election or a fight. It is also used for success in life or, in church language, the victory of faith.
Good to know
N class, the plural is also intsinzi. From gutsinda, to win: kubona intsinzi, to win; intsinzi y'ibitego bibiri, a two goal win. Intsinzi ya Yesu is a common hymn title.
Examples
- Abafana bishimiye intsinzi y'ikipe yabo.The fans celebrated their team's victory.
- Ishyaka ryabo ryabonye intsinzi mu matora.Their party won the election.
- Umurava ni yo nzira y'intsinzi.Hard work is the road to success.
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