kwiherera

How to say it

Meaning

to withdraw and stay by oneself, away from others.

Good to know

describes deliberately seeking solitude, sometimes to think or rest, sometimes to sulk.

Examples

• Akunda kwiherera igihe atekereza.He likes to be alone when he is thinking.
• Yiherereye mu cyumba cye ejo hashize.She stayed alone in her room yesterday.
• Kuki wiherera aho kuza kuganira natwe?Why are you staying alone instead of coming to chat with us?
• Ntabwo bikwiye kwiherera igihe kinini.It is not good to stay alone for too long.

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