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Kirundi

gutegeka

Word parts: gu-tegeka

goo-teh-GEH-kah

How to say it

Kirundigutegekagoo-teh-GEH-kahsoon
Englishto commandsoon
Frenchcommander, ordonner, gouvernersoon

Meaning

to give an order, or to enforce the rule of law over people.

Good to know

to command; to enforce the law

Examples

  • Umutware arategeka igihugu ciwe n'ubushobozi.The chief rules his land with authority.
  • Ntategeka abakozi biwe atagira impamvu.He does not give his workers orders without reason.
  • Mbega yarategetse iki?What did he order?
  • Ntimutegeke abandi mudakwiye kubategeka!Don't give orders to people you have no authority over!

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