gufata

How to say it

Meaning

to take hold of something, to catch or capture it, or to hold it.

Good to know

to take hold of; to catch, to capture; to hold ugu-fata conquest gu-fata akāyi to take or have a breakfast tea gu-fata kunguvu to rape, to abuse sexually, to take by force gu-fata mpiri to be taken by surprise gu-fata neza to manage well, to be responsible

Examples

• Umupolisi aragufata umusuma.The police officer catches the thief.
• Ntukagufate ico gikoresho gishushe!Don't take hold of that hot tool!
• Yamaze gufata umupira.He has already caught the ball.
• Bazogerageza gufata inyoni.They will try to catch the bird.