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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