Kinyarwanda
kugingimiranya
Word parts: ku-gingimiranya
koo-geen-gee-mee-RAH-nyah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakugingimiranyakoo-geen-gee-mee-RAH-nyahsoon
Englishto hesitatesoon
Frenchhésitersoon
Meaning
to hesitate or be fearful, showing uncertainty in speech or action.
Good to know
to hesitate, be fearful
Examples
- Yagingimiranyije mbere yo gusubiza ikibazo.He hesitated before answering the question.
- Ntabwo ugomba kugingimiranya, vuga ukuri.You shouldn't hesitate, tell the truth.
- Ese waragingimiranyije kubera iki?Why were you hesitant?
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