Kirundi
gutambutsa
Word parts: gu-tambutsa
goo-tah-MBOO-tsah
How to say it
Kirundigutambutsagoo-tah-MBOO-tsahsoon
Englishto cause to stepsoon
Frenchfaire avancer, faire enjambersoon
Meaning
to make someone step over something or help them advance past an obstacle.
Good to know
causative of gutambuka.
Examples
- Umuvyeyi aratambutsa umwana ku ruzi rutoya.The parent helps the child step across the small stream.
- Ntatambutsa abagenzi batazi inzira.He does not lead travelers past obstacles they don't know.
- Mbega mwatambutse abakenyezi bate uwo mugezi?How did you help the women cross that stream?
- Nimutambutse abo bana, umugezi urakomeye none!Help those children across, the stream is strong now!
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