indimi

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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