Kinyarwanda
kurohora
Word parts: ku-rohora
koo-roh-HOH-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakurohorakoo-roh-HOH-rahsoon
Englishto rescue from water or firesoon
Frenchretirer du feu ou de l'eausoon
Meaning
to pull something or someone out of water or fire, especially to save it.
Good to know
Used in emergencies or when rescuing something from danger.
Examples
- Nzakurohora igikoresho mu mazi.I will pull the tool out of the water.
- Kurohora umwana mu muriro ni ngombwa.Pulling the child out of the fire is important.
- Umusore arohora umwana mu mazi.The young man pulls the child out of the water.
- Ese warohoye ibikoresho mu muriro?Did you rescue the tools from the fire?
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