gukebuka

How to say it

Meaning

to turn one's head to look back over one's shoulder.

Good to know

Describes glancing backward, whether from caution, curiosity, or being called.

Examples

• Arakebuka kugira ngo areb'inyuma.He looks back to check behind him.
• Mbega urakebuka igihe wumva ijwi?Do you look back when you hear a voice?
• Ntakebuka n'iyo bamuhamagara.He doesn't look back even when they call him.
• Azokebuka niba yumvise urusaku.He will look back if he hears a noise.