gukinga

How to say it

Meaning

to protect or shield something, or to close and lock it.

Good to know

covers both physical protection, shielding someone from harm or blocking their light, and closing or securing a door.

Examples

• Yarakingiye umuryango imbere yo kuja kuraara.He locked the door before going to sleep.
• Kinga urwo ruzitiro kugira ngo inka zitave.Close that fence so the cows don't get out.
• Ntukinge urumuri, sinabona neza.Don't block the light, I can't see well.
• Tuzokinga inzu iyo umuyaga ukaze cane.We will shut the house up when the wind is very strong.