Kirundi
gutakamba
Word parts: gu-takamba
goo-tah-KAHM-bah
How to say it
Kirundigutakambagoo-tah-KAHM-bahsoon
Englishto cry for helpsoon
Frenchappeler au secourssoon
Meaning
to call out loudly and urgently for help, often pleading.
Good to know
Use this word when someone is in need and calling for assistance.
Examples
- Yatakamye mu gihe c'ikiza.He called for help during the emergency.
- Nashatse gutakāmba ariko nta wumvise.I wanted to call for help but no one heard.
- Umwana aratakamba ashaka ko bamufasha.The child pleads loudly for someone to help him.
- Ese abagwaye baratakamba mu bitaro?Do the sick plead loudly in the hospital?
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