kwiyahura
kwee-yah-HOO-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwiyahurakwee-yah-HOO-rah
Englishto commit suicide, to kill oneself
Frenchse suicider
Meaning
To take one's own life on purpose. News and health campaigns speak of kwirinda kwiyahura, preventing suicide.
Good to know
Past: yiyahuye, he killed himself. Ibitekerezo byo kwiyahura are suicidal thoughts. Speak of it gently and point people to help.
Examples
- Abantu bafite ibitekerezo byo kwiyahura bakeneye ubufasha.People with thoughts of suicide need help.
- Umuryango we ntiwamenye impamvu yiyahuye.His family never knew why he killed himself.
- Kwiyahura si igisubizo; shaka umuntu muganira.Suicide is not the answer; find someone to talk to.
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