kudohoka
koo-doh-HOH-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakudohokakoo-doh-HOH-kahsoon
Englishto slacken, to let up; to come loosesoon
Frenchse relâcher ; se desserrersoon
Meaning
To become less strict, careful or energetic than before, for example in following rules or fighting a disease; of a rope or a knot, to come loose.
Good to know
The area follows with mu: kudohoka mu kwirinda, to relax one's precautions. It is often used in the negative as advice: ntimudohoke, do not let up.
Examples
- Abaturage basabwe kutadohoka mu kwirinda icyorezo.People were urged not to relax their guard against the epidemic.
- Nyuma yo gutsinda, abakinnyi ntibakwiye kudohoka.After winning, the players should not let up.
- Umugozi watangiye kudohoka, igitebo kiragwa.The rope began to come loose, and the basket fell.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.