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Kirundi

gutakira

Word parts: gu-takira

goo-tah-KEE-rah

How to say it

Kirundigutakiragoo-tah-KEE-rahsoon
Englishto cry outsoon
Frenchcriersoon

Meaning

to cry out sharply, whether from pain, fear, or sudden shock.

Good to know

to cry out

Examples

  • Umwana aratakira amaze kwikubita ku kuguru.The child cries out after hurting his leg.
  • Ntatakira iyo afise akantu gato.He does not cry out over a small matter.
  • Mbega kuki uwo musore yaratakiye?Why did that young man cry out?
  • Uwo mwana azotakira niba umukubise.That child will cry out if you hit him.

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