Kinyarwanda
kwiroha
Word parts: kw-iroha
kwee-ROH-hah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwirohakwee-ROH-hahsoon
Englishto rush atsoon
Frenchse précipiter sursoon
Meaning
to rush forcefully upon someone or something, to push or throw oneself at.
Good to know
This word is often used when describing sudden movements towards someone.
Examples
- Yarikoze kwiroha mu muryango.He rushed upon the door.
- Abana barakunda kwiroha mu mazi.The children like to rush into the water.
- Imbwa yirohye ku muntu.The dog rushed at the person.
- Kuki yirohye kuri twe?Why did he rush at us?
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