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Kirundi

gukamuka

Word parts: gu-kamuka

goo-kah-MOO-kah

How to say it

Kirundigukamukagoo-kah-MOO-kahsoon
Englishto dry upsoon
Frenchse tarirsoon

Meaning

to dry up gradually, or to drip.

Good to know

to dry up, to drip

Examples

  • Amazi arakamuka buhoro buhoro.The water is dripping slowly.
  • Icibo carakamutse cose.The gourd has dried out completely.
  • Ntibisanzwe ko iyi shurwa ikamuka mu gihe c'imvura.It's unusual for this spring to dry up during the rainy season.

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