Kirundi
gukomora
Word parts: gu-komora
goo-ko-MO-ra
How to say it
Kirundigukomoragoo-ko-MO-rasoon
Englishto bitesoon
Frenchmordre (serpent)soon
Meaning
to bite, as a snake does.
Good to know
used specifically for snakebites.
Examples
- Inzoka yarakomoye umwana ari mu murima.The snake bit the child while he was in the field.
- Ntukegere iyo nzoka, irashobora kukomora.Don't get near that snake, it might bite you.
- Ese hari uwakomowe n'inzoka aha?Has anyone here been bitten by a snake?
- Inzoka nyinshi zirakomora igihe zumva zigeragejwe.Many snakes bite when they feel threatened.
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