indimi

Kinyarwanda

kwishima

Word parts: kw-ishima

kwee-SHEE-mah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakwishimakwee-SHEE-mahsoon
Englishto be happysoon
Frenchêtre heureux, se réjouirsoon

Meaning

to feel deep satisfaction and joy, to be happy and content.

Good to know

to be happy, glad, rejoice, be satisfied

Examples

  • Umuryango wishimye ku bw'itsinda ry'umwana wabo.The family was overjoyed at their child's success.
  • Ese wishimye n'ibyavuye mu kizamini?Are you happy with the exam results?
  • Ntabwo yishimye n'ibyabaye mu nama.He was not pleased with what happened in the meeting.
  • Nzishima cyane niba mubashije kuza.I will be very happy if you're able to come.

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