Kirundi
guhababuka
Word parts: gu-hababuka
goo-hah-bah-BOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundiguhababukagoo-hah-bah-BOO-kahsoon
Englishto be startledsoon
Frenchsursautersoon
Meaning
to be startled, to jump in surprise.
Good to know
to be startled, to jump in surprise
Examples
- Umwana aragihababuka bumwe bumwe.The child jumps in surprise every now and then.
- Ntukamuhababuke aho ari!Don't startle him where he is!
- Yamaze guhababuka afise ubwoba.He has already been startled and is afraid.
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