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Kinyarwanda

kunanirwa

Word parts: ku-nanirwa

koo-nah-NEE-rwah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakunanirwakoo-nah-NEE-rwahsoon
Englishto be tiredsoon
Frenchêtre fatigué, être incapablesoon

Meaning

to be unable to do something despite trying, or to become exhausted/defeated by an effort.

Good to know

to be tired, unable to do something (having tried)

Examples

  • Yananiwe gutwara umuzigo urenze ubushobozi bwe.He was unable to carry a load beyond his strength.
  • Ntabwo nananiwe kubona igisubizo.I wasn't unable to find the answer.
  • Ese wananiwe kubona akazi?Did you fail to find a job?
  • Tuzananirwa niba tudafashijwe.We will fail if we're not helped.

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