Kinyarwanda
kwikorera
Word parts: kw-ikorera
kwee-koh-REH-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwikorerakwee-koh-REH-rahsoon
Englishto carry on headsoon
Frenchporter sur la tête (en signe de respect)soon
Meaning
to carry something on one's head in a way that shows deference or respect.
Good to know
to carry on head (in respect)
Examples
- Umukobwa yikoreye igitebo cy'imbuto ku mutwe agenda mu isoko.The girl carried a basket of produce on her head, walking to market.
- Ese uzi kwikorera igicuba cy'amata?Do you know how to carry a milk pot on your head?
- Ntabwo yikoreye ikintu icyo ari cyo cyose ubu.He isn't carrying anything on his head right now.
- Ikorera iki gikapu, ngufashe kugikwiza.Carry this bag on your head, let me help you balance it.
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