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Kinyarwanda

kujujubya

Word parts: ku-jujubya

koo-joo-joo-BYAH

How to say it

Kinyarwandakujujubyakoo-joo-joo-BYAHsoon
Englishto attacksoon
Frenchattaquer, provoquersoon

Meaning

to attack, overpower, or persistently harass someone.

Good to know

can describe military conquest or, in everyday speech, persistent pestering of a person.

Examples

  • Inyeshyamba zirajujubya umudugudu.The rebels are attacking the village.
  • Ese abasirikare barajujubya umujyi?Are the soldiers attacking the town?
  • Ntabwo ajujubya abaturage.He does not attack the residents.
  • Bazajujubya ingabo z'abanzi.They will attack the enemy's army.

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