Kirundi
gutaka
Word parts: gu-taka
goo-TAH-kah
How to say it
Kirundigutakagoo-TAH-kahsoon
Englishto cry outsoon
Frenchcriersoon
Meaning
to cry out loudly, whether to call for help or to voice a complaint.
Good to know
You gutaka when you are in need of support from others.
Examples
- Nakoze ikosa, ndiko gutaka abagenzi banje.I made a mistake, I am calling my friends for help.
- Gutaka ni kimwe mu vyerekana ko ukeneye ubufasha.Calling for help shows that you need assistance.
- Umugore arataka amaze kubona inzoka.The woman cries out after seeing a snake.
- Ese abakozi barataka ku mishahara mice?Do the workers complain about low wages?
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