kwerekeza

How to say it

Meaning

To set off in the direction of a place, or to turn something toward a place or a goal. News reports use it for journeys and for a player's move to a new club.

Good to know

Followed by the place with mu, i or ku: yerekeje i Kigali, he headed for Kigali. Kwerekeza amaso ku kintu is to turn one's eyes toward something.

Examples

• Nyuma y'inama, abayobozi berekeje mu karere ka Musanze.After the meeting, the leaders headed for Musanze district.
• Bisi yerekeza i Huye igenda saa mbiri.The bus to Huye leaves at eight.
• Uyu mukinnyi arashaka kwerekeza mu ikipe yo mu Bufaransa.This player wants to move to a club in France.

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Forms

akerekeza, bakerekeza, bazerekeza, berekeje, byerekeza, cyerekeza, ryerekeza, werekeje, yerekeje, yerekeza, yerekezaga