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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