Kirundi
guhahabuka
Word parts: gu-hahabuka
goo-hah-hah-BOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundiguhahabukagoo-hah-hah-BOO-kahsoon
Englishto jump in surprisesoon
Frenchsursautersoon
Meaning
to jump in surprise.
Good to know
A synonym of guhababuka.
Examples
- Umukobwa aragihahabuka amenya ko ari we.The girl jumps in surprise realizing it's him.
- Ntukamuhahabuke!Don't startle him!
- Yamaze guhahabuka amenye inkuru.He was already startled on hearing the news.
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