Kirundi
arakunda
a-ra-KUN-da
How to say it
Kirundiarakundaa-ra-KUN-dasoon
Englishhe/she lovessoon
Frenchil/elle aimesoon
Meaning
the present-tense verb form meaning 'he or she loves' or 'likes,' from the verb gukunda.
Good to know
conjugated present tense (a- third person + -ra- present marker + -kunda); used for ongoing affection or fondness.
Examples
- Arakunda umukino w'umupira.He loves playing football.
- Ese arakunda kuvyina?Does she love dancing?
- Ntakunda inzoga.He doesn't like alcohol.
- Azokwama akunda umuryango wiwe.He will always love his family.