kwishimira
kwee-shee-MEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwishimirakwee-shee-MEE-rah
Englishto be glad about, to enjoy; to celebrate
Frenchse réjouir de, apprécier ; célébrer
Meaning
To be happy about something, to enjoy it or to celebrate it, such as a success, a gift or good news.
Good to know
Built on kwishima, to be happy. What pleases follows directly: kwishimira intsinzi, to celebrate a victory; nishimiye kukubona, I am glad to see you.
Examples
- Nishimiye cyane kukubona uyu munsi.I am very glad to see you today.
- Abafana bishimiye intsinzi y'ikipe yabo.The fans celebrated their team's victory.
- Abaturage bishimira amazi meza bagejejweho.The residents are pleased with the clean water brought to them.
Forms
atishimiye, babyishimiye, bishimire, bishimiye, kwishimirwa, wishimiye, yishimiye
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