Kirundi
gutabaza
Word parts: gu-tabaza
goo-tah-BAH-zah
How to say it
Kirundigutabazagoo-tah-BAH-zahsoon
Englishto call for helpsoon
Frenchappeler au secourssoon
Meaning
to cry out or send word asking for help in an urgent situation.
Good to know
In emergencies, you must gutabāza for help.
Examples
- Mu gihe c'ikiza, ugomba gutabāza abashinzwe umutekano.In case of an emergency, you must call for security.
- Nashatse gutabāza kugira ngo nishure umwana.I wanted to call for help to take care of the child.
- Umwana aratabaza afise ubwoba.The child cries for help, frightened.
- Ese watabaza igihe uri mu kaga?Do you call for help when you're in danger?
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