Kinyarwanda
kubyiga
Word parts: ku-byiga
koo-BYEE-gah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakubyigakoo-BYEE-gahsoon
Englishto lean againstsoon
Frenchs'appuyer contresoon
Meaning
to push or lean against something for support.
Good to know
This word is used when you are using something as a support.
Examples
- Ndi kubyiga ku rukuta.I am leaning against the wall.
- Tugomba kubyiga ku meza.We need to push against the table.
- Yubyigiye ku giti kugira ngo aruhuke.He leaned against the tree to rest.
- Ese ushobora kubyiga ku rukuta?Can you lean against the wall?
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