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!
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