gukebagiza

How to say it

Meaning

to feel one's way forward cautiously using a foot or a spear, as when testing uncertain ground.

Good to know

Used when moving cautiously in the dark or over uncertain ground, testing the way with a foot or spear tip.

Examples

• Arakebagiza mu mwijima akoresheje ikirenge.He's feeling his way in the dark with his foot.
• Mbega urakebagiza iyo nzira itazwi neza?Are you feeling your way along that unfamiliar path?
• Ntawukebagiza ku muhana azi neza.No one feels their way on a path they know well.
• Azokebagiza n'itumo mu kuzimu k'inyamaswa.He will feel his way with a spear into the animal's den.