Kirundi
gukora
Word parts: gu-kora
goo-KO-ra
How to say it
Kirundigukoragoo-KO-rasoon
Englishto worksoon
Frenchtravailler, réparersoon
Meaning
to work, or to do something.
Good to know
one of the most common verbs in the language; also used for touching something, and figuratively for a remedy or ingredient taking effect.
Examples
- Ndakora ku Ishirahamwe ry'Amajyambere kuva ku myaka itanu.I have worked at the Development Association for five years.
- Ese ukora iki?What do you do (for work)?
- Ntukore kuri ico gikoresho, kirashobora kukugirira nabi.Don't touch that tool, it could hurt you.
- Uwo muti urakora nimba ukoreshejwe neza.That medicine works if it is used correctly.
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