Kinyarwanda
kwasama
Word parts: kw-asama
kwah-SAH-mah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwasamakwah-SAH-mahsoon
Englishto open one's mouthsoon
Frenchouvrir la bouchesoon
Meaning
to open the mouth wide.
Good to know
This word is used to describe the action of opening your mouth, often when speaking or eating.
Examples
- Kwāsama birakenewe mu gihe cyo kurya.Opening your mouth is necessary when eating.
- Abana barasama mu gihe bahabwa ibiryo.The children open their mouths when given food.
- Umuganga asaba umurwayi kwasama.The doctor asks the patient to open his mouth.
- Ese wasama iyo urota?Do you open your mouth when you yawn?
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