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Kirundi

gutakisha

Word parts: gu-takisha

goo-tah-KEE-shah

How to say it

Kirundigutakishagoo-tah-KEE-shahsoon
Englishto cause to cry for helpsoon
Frenchfaire crier au secourssoon

Meaning

to make someone cry out, especially by causing pain or fear.

Good to know

causative of gutakira.

Examples

  • Uburwayi bwaratakishije uwo mugabo ijoro ryose.The illness made that man cry out all night.
  • Ntatakisha abandi ku bushake.He does not make others cry out on purpose.
  • Mbega ni iki catakishije uwo mwana?What made that child cry out?
  • Ntumutakishe, amerewe nabi!Don't make him cry out, he's already unwell!

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