gukoma

How to say it

Meaning

to strike or touch someone lightly, as a nudge to get their attention.

Good to know

often a light tap or nudge, distinct from a hard blow; also used figuratively for touching or dipping into funds.

Examples

• Yarankomye ku rutugu kugira ngo ambwire ikintu.He tapped me on the shoulder to tell me something.
• Koma urwo rugi, hari uwuriho.Knock on that door, someone is inside.
• Ntiyankoma, yampfunze ijisho gusa.He didn't nudge me, he just winked at me.
• Tuzokoma ku mafaranga y'ibanze imbere yo gutangura umushinga.We will dip into the starting funds before beginning the project.

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