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Kinyarwanda

kugusha

Word parts: ku-gusha

koo-GOO-shah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakugushakoo-GOO-shahsoon
Englishto cause to fallsoon
Frenchfaire tombersoon

Meaning

to cause someone or something to fall, often unintentionally.

Good to know

This word is used when discussing accidents involving falls.

Examples

  • Yagushije umupira mu kibuga.He caused the ball to fall on the field.
  • Ntukagushye umuntu mu mukino.Don't cause someone to fall in the game.
  • Umwana yagushije icyombo cy'amazi.The child knocked over the water container.
  • Ese wamugushije nkana?Did you make him fall on purpose?

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