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Kinyarwanda

kwifasha

Word parts: kw-ifasha

kwee-FAH-shah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakwifashakwee-FAH-shahsoon
Englishto help oneselfsoon
Frenchs'aider soi-mêmesoon

Meaning

to assist oneself or manage one's own needs without relying on others.

Good to know

Used when someone is managing or supporting themselves without relying on others.

Examples

  • Nkwifashije gukora iyi mirimo.I help myself to do this work.
  • Kwifasha ni ingenzi mu buzima.Helping oneself is important in life.
  • Nshaka kwifasha nonaha.I want to manage on my own right now.
  • Ese ushobora kwifasha?Can you manage on your own?

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