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Kinyarwanda

ishyaka

i-SHYA-ka

How to say it

Kinyarwandaishyakai-SHYA-kasoon
Englishpolitical partysoon
Frenchparti politiquesoon

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or eagerness applied to a task or cause; zeal.

Good to know

In modern Kinyarwanda, 'ishyaka' also means a political party.

Examples

  • Akora akazi ke afite ishyaka ryinshi.He does his work with great enthusiasm.
  • Ishyaka ryabo ryabashishikarije gutsinda umukino.Their competitive spirit drove them to win the game.
  • Ese ufite ishyaka ryo gukomeza amashuri?Do you have the enthusiasm to continue your studies?
  • Nta shyaka afite mu kazi, yarananiwe.He has no enthusiasm for the work, he has grown weary.

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