kuruhisha
koo-roo-HEE-shah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakuruhishakoo-roo-HEE-shahsoon
Englishto tire out, to wear outsoon
Frenchfatiguer, épuisersoon
Meaning
To make someone tired, as long work, a journey or a demanding person does.
Good to know
Causative of kuruha, to be tired. The one tired out is the object: kuruhisha umubiri, to wear out the body.
Examples
- Ntukaruhishe umubiri wawe ukora amasaha menshi.Don't wear out your body by working long hours.
- Abana bato bashobora kuruhisha ababyeyi.Small children can tire out their parents.
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