gutana

How to say it

Meaning

for people to go their separate ways, especially after a shared undertaking has failed or brought loss.

Good to know

to go separate ways; to bring loss or failure; to be unsuccessful; to be unable to do what one attempts; to lose one another

Examples

• Abo bagenzi baratana bamaze kubura amahoro.Those partners go their separate ways after losing their peace with each other.
• Ntitana n'abagenzi banje kubera akantu gato.I do not part ways with my friends over a small matter.
• Mbega abo bashakanye baratana koko?Are that married couple really separating?
• Nimba mudashobora kubana neza, muzotana.If you cannot get along, you will end up going your separate ways.