indimi

Kirundi

gusotora

Word parts: gu-sotora

goo-soh-TOH-rah

How to say it

Kirundigusotoragoo-soh-TOH-rahsoon
Englishto teasesoon
Frenchtaquiner, plaisantersoon

Meaning

to tease someone, or to pick a fight with them.

Good to know

provocation ranging from playful teasing to instigating conflict.

Examples

  • Umwana arasotora mushiki wiwe.The boy is teasing his sister.
  • Ntabwo dukwiye gusotora abadatugoye.We should not pick fights with those who mean us no harm.
  • Ese kubera iki wamsotoye?Why did you tease him?
  • Ntazokwongera kubasotora.He will not tease them again.

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