kureshya

How to say it

Meaning

to draw someone in with charm or flattery, whether to win their favor or to court them romantically.

Good to know

to be equal (length, height, importance)

Examples

• Umusore yareshyaga umukobwa amara igihe kirekire amuganiriza.The young man was wooing the girl, spending a long time talking with her.
• Uramureshya ute kugira ngo yemere gukora nawe?How do you win him over so that he agrees to work with you?
• Ntabwo yigeze amureshya, umukobwa niwe wamubwiye ubwoba.He never courted her, it was the girl who confessed her feelings first.
• Bareshya abaguzi babahaye ibyiciro bike.They win over customers by giving them small discounts.

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