kwungiriza
kwoo-ngee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwungirizakwoo-ngee-REE-zah
Englishto assist, to deputize for
Frenchseconder, assister
Meaning
To work as someone's deputy or assistant, standing in for them when needed.
Good to know
Mostly in the perfective after a title: umuyobozi wungirije, deputy director; minisitiri wungirije, deputy minister.
Examples
- Ni umutoza wungirije w'ikipe y'igihugu.He is the assistant coach of the national team.
- Yungirije umuyobozi w'ishuri imyaka itatu.He was the school head's deputy for three years.
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