Kirundi
bituma
bee-TOO-mah
How to say it
Kirundibitumabee-TOO-mahsoon
Englishthat's whysoon
Frenchc'est pourquoisoon
Meaning
A connector introducing a result or consequence; 'which causes', 'that's why', 'so that'.
Good to know
from gutuma (to cause, send); common connector.
Examples
- Yaruhiye, bituma asinzira vuba.He was tired, that's why he fell asleep quickly.
- Imvura yaguye cane, bituma umuhanda utembera amazi.It rained heavily, which is why water flows in the road.
- Ntafise amafaranga, bituma ntaja ku isoko.I have no money, that's why I'm not going to the market.
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