kwihanganira
kwee-hah-ngah-NEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwihanganirakwee-hah-ngah-NEE-rah
Englishto bear, to put up with, to endure
Frenchsupporter, endurer, tolérer
Meaning
To bear pain, hardship or someone's behavior patiently without giving up or getting angry. Of things, it means to withstand pressure or a blow.
Good to know
Built on kwihangana, to be patient. What is borne follows directly: kwihanganira ububabare, to bear pain; ntashobora kubyihanganira, he cannot put up with it.
Examples
- Yihanganiye ububabare nta kurira.She bore the pain without crying.
- Ntashobora kwihanganira urusaku rw'abaturanyi.He cannot put up with the neighbors' noise.
- Ibi bihingwa byihanganira izuba ryinshi.These crops can withstand strong sun.
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