kwijima

How to say it

Meaning

to darken as night falls, or, of a person's face, to take on a sad and troubled look.

Good to know

to be dark, get dark, appear sad

Examples

• Ikirere cyijimye imvura igiye kugwa.The sky darkened before the rain fell.
• Ese amaso ye yijima iyo afite agahinda?Does his face darken when he is sad?
• Ntabwo byijimye vuba, izuba ryamaze igihe kirekire.It didn't get dark quickly, the sun stayed out for a long time.
• Ijoro rizijima vuba muri iki gihe cy'imbeho.The night will fall quickly in this cold season.