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Kinyarwanda

kuzunguza

Word parts: ku-zunguza

koo-zoon-GOO-zah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakuzunguzakoo-zoon-GOO-zahsoon
Englishto shakesoon
Frenchsecouersoon

Meaning

to move something, especially the head, from side to side.

Good to know

to shake (head)

Examples

  • Umwana azunguza umutwe abangikanya.The child shakes his head in disagreement.
  • Ese uzunguza umutwe iyo utemeranya?Do you shake your head when you disagree?
  • Ntabwo azunguza icupa afite amazi.He does not shake the bottle full of water.
  • Nzazunguza umutwe niba mbabaje.I will shake my head if I am in pain.

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