gusumira

How to say it

Meaning

to grab hold of someone in the act of wrongdoing, especially to catch a thief or culprit.

Good to know

to take hold of (culprit), to seize, to catch

Examples

• Umupolisi arasumira umujura ari mu kiraro.The policeman catches the thief while he is in the yard.
• Ntasumira abana be mu makosa.He does not catch his children in wrongdoing.
• Mbega warasumiye uwakwiba amafaranga?Did you catch the one who stole the money?
• Sumira uwo mwana ari kwiba imbuto!Catch that child stealing fruit!