kwirukira
kwee-roo-KEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwirukirakwee-roo-KEE-rahsoon
Englishto run to, to rush forsoon
Frenchcourir vers, se précipiter sursoon
Meaning
To run toward a place or a person, or to rush after something one wants, such as an opportunity or a new market.
Good to know
Applicative of kwiruka, to run. The goal comes directly or with ku: kwirukira ku muganga, to rush to the doctor. Kwirukira amafaranga is to chase after money.
Examples
- Abana birukiye ku mubyeyi wabo bamuhobera.The children ran to their mother and hugged her.
- Ntukirukire ubukire ngo wibagirwe umuryango wawe.Do not chase after wealth and forget your family.
- Yirukiye kwa muganga amaze kumva ububabare.He rushed to the doctor after feeling pain.
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