Kinyarwanda
kubeshyabeshya
Word parts: ku-beshyabeshya
koo-beh-shyah-BEH-shyah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakubeshyabeshyakoo-beh-shyah-BEH-shyahsoon
Englishto playfully teasesoon
Frenchtaquinersoon
Meaning
to playfully trick or entertain someone, especially a child.
Good to know
You can use this word when talking about light-hearted teasing or playful deception.
Examples
- Umwana arakunda kubeshyabeshya.The child loves to amuse.
- Nabeshyabeshye umwana mu gihe cy'imikino.I playfully deceived the child during playtime.
- Papa akunda kubeshyabeshya abana be.Dad likes playfully teasing his children.
- Ese uranyibeshyabeshya?Are you just playfully tricking me?
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