gutahukana
goo-tah-hoo-KAH-nah
How to say it
Kirundigutahukanagoo-tah-hoo-KAH-nahsoon
Englishto come home with; to win (a prize)soon
Frenchrentrer avec ; remportersoon
Meaning
To go or come back home bringing something, and in sport to win a trophy or a result and take it home; also to take someone back to their country.
Good to know
What is brought is the object: gutahukana igikombe, to win the cup; gutahukana itsinzi, to come back victorious. It comes from gutaha, to go home.
Examples
- Umurwi wacu watahukanye igikombe.Our team won the cup.
- Yatahukanye impano nyinshi avuye i Kigali.He came home from Kigali with many gifts.
- Turizeye gutahukana itsinzi ku wa gatandatu.We hope to come home with a win on Saturday.
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