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Kinyarwanda

kwegeka

Word parts: kw-egeka

kweh-GEH-kah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakwegekakweh-GEH-kahsoon
Englishto lean againstsoon
Frenchs'appuyer contresoon

Meaning

to lean or rest against something for support.

Good to know

to lean against

Examples

  • Umusaza yegeka ku giti.The old man leans against the tree.
  • Ese wegeka ku ruzitiro iyo uruhutse?Do you lean against the fence when you're tired?
  • Ntabwo yegeka ku muryango ufunguye.He does not lean against an open door.
  • Nzegeka ku meza niba mbabaye.I will lean against the table if I am in pain.

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