Kirundi
gukamura
Word parts: gu-kamura
goo-kah-MOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundigukamuragoo-kah-MOO-rahsoon
Englishto let dripsoon
Frenchlaisser gouttersoon
Meaning
to let a liquid drip out.
Good to know
The causative of gukamuka.
Examples
- Yarakamuye amazi ku gasabo.He let the water drip into the small basin.
- Ntukamure amavuta ahantu hatari ngombwa.Don't let the oil drip where it's not needed.
- Twarakamuye igikoresho kugira ngo tukibone gukoresha ejo.We let the tool drip dry so we could use it tomorrow.
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