gupfinda

How to say it

Meaning

to draw lots to decide something by chance, or to pose a riddle for someone to solve.

Good to know

covers two related traditional practices - casting lots to settle a question and asking a riddle as a game; context shows which is meant.

Examples

• Abagabo bo mu muryango barapfinda kugira ngo bahitemwo uzosana urugo.The men of the family cast lots to choose who will rebuild the homestead.
• Uzi gupfinda?Do you know how to ask riddles?
• Nta wapfinze kuri iki kibazo.No one cast lots on this matter.
• Bazokwiga gupfinda ku muhango w'ijoro.They will learn the riddle game at the evening gathering.

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