indimi

Kirundi

gutebera

Word parts: gu-tebera

goo-teh-BEH-rah

How to say it

Kirundiguteberagoo-teh-BEH-rahsoon
Englishto be late atsoon
Frenchêtre en retard à, poursoon

Meaning

to be late arriving at a particular place, or for a particular occasion.

Good to know

applicative of guteba.

Examples

  • Umushitsi aratebera ku birori vy'ubukwe.The guest is late for the wedding celebration.
  • Ntatebera ku nama akomeye.He is not late for an important meeting.
  • Mbega watebeye ku ki?What were you late for?
  • Ntuzotebere ku ryinama rya sekuru!Don't be late for grandfather's meeting!

Not yet checked by a native speaker.

Open in the dictionary ›