kwigarurira
kwee-gah-roo-REE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwigarurirakwee-gah-roo-REE-rahsoon
Englishto win over, to conquer, to take oversoon
Frenchconquérir, gagner, s'emparer desoon
Meaning
To take control of a place by force, or to win people's hearts and support so that they are on one's side. It is used of armies, of markets and of lovers.
Good to know
Built on kugarura, to bring back. Past: yigaruriye, he won over or seized: yigaruriye imitima y'abafana, he won the fans' hearts.
Examples
- Ingabo z'umwami zigaruriye igihugu cyose.The king's army conquered the whole country.
- Uyu muhanzi yigaruriye imitima y'abakunzi b'umuziki.This artist has won the hearts of music lovers.
- Iyi sosiyete irashaka kwigarurira isoko ry'akarere.This company wants to take over the regional market.
Forms
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