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Kinyarwanda

kugira ishavu

koo-GEE-rah ee-SHAH-voo

How to say it

Kinyarwandakugira ishavukoo-GEE-rah ee-SHAH-voosoon
Englishto be angrysoon
Frenchêtre en colèresoon

Meaning

to be angry, to feel wrath or resentment.

Good to know

verb phrase, literally 'to have wrath'; describes strong anger.

Examples

  • Yagize ishavu ryinshi ubwo yumvaga inkuru.He became very angry when he heard the news.
  • Ese ugira ishavu vuba?Do you get angry quickly?
  • Ntabwo ngira ishavu ku bintu bito.I don't get angry over small things.
  • Azagira ishavu niba tumubeshye.He will be angry if we lie to him.

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