kwiyiriza ubusa
kwee-yee-REE-zah oo-BOO-sah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwiyiriza ubusakwee-yee-REE-zah oo-BOO-sah
Englishto fast
Frenchjeûner
Meaning
To go without food, and sometimes drink, for a time as a religious practice of prayer or penance, such as during Lent or Ramadan.
Good to know
Literally to feed oneself on nothing. The period of fasting is igisibo: igisibo cya Ramadani. Gusiba is also said for fasting.
Examples
- Abakristu benshi bahitamo kwiyiriza ubusa mu gihe cy'igisibo.Many Christians choose to fast during Lent.
- Muganga yamubujije kwiyiriza ubusa kubera diyabete.The doctor told him not to fast because of his diabetes.
- Kwiyiriza ubusa bimara umunsi wose kugeza nimugoroba.The fast lasts the whole day until evening.
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