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Kinyarwanda

kwiyorosa

Word parts: kw-iyorosa

kwee-yoh-ROH-sah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakwiyorosakwee-yoh-ROH-sahsoon
Englishto cover oneself in bedsoon
Frenchse couvrir au litsoon

Meaning

to pull a blanket or covering over oneself while in bed.

Good to know

to cover oneself in bed

Examples

  • Umwana yiyorosheje umwitero yishyuha.The child pulled the blanket over himself to warm up.
  • Ese wiyorosa neza mu gicucu?Do you cover yourself well against the cold?
  • Ntabwo yiyorosheje neza, umubiri we wari ubonetse.He didn't cover himself properly, part of his body was exposed.
  • Iyorosa neza, hanze harakonje cyane.Cover yourself well, it's very cold outside.

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