gutemesha

How to say it

Meaning

to cut with a particular tool, or to have someone else do the cutting.

Good to know

instrumental/causative of gutema.

Examples

• Umusenzi aratemesha umuhoro ibiti vy'umurima.The farmer cuts the field's trees using a machete.
• Ntatemesha ivyatsi n'igikoresho kitagira ubushobozi.He does not cut grass with a poor-quality tool.
• Mbega mwatemesheje iki iryo shamba?What did you use to cut down that plantation?
• Ntumutemeshe iyo mpanga, iratemye vyinshi bwose!Don't let him use that dull blade, it's already worn out from cutting so much!