Kirundi
gutambuka
Word parts: gu-tambuka
goo-tah-MBOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundigutambukagoo-tah-MBOO-kahsoon
Englishto advancesoon
Frenchavancer, enjambersoon
Meaning
to move forward, to advance, or to step over something in one's path.
Good to know
to advance; to step, stride over
Examples
- Umugwi w'abasirikare uratambuka ku bwitonzi.The group of soldiers advances carefully.
- Ntatambuka imbere y'abakuru.He does not step ahead of the elders.
- Mbega dutambuka he none?Where do we advance to now?
- Tambuka ku ibuye, ntuvunike ikirenge!Step over the rock, don't hurt your foot!
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