Kirundi
gutorwa
Word parts: gu-torwa
goo-TOHR-wah
How to say it
Kirundigutorwagoo-TOHR-wahsoon
Englishto be chosensoon
Frenchêtre choisi, ramassésoon
Meaning
to be chosen, or to be picked up.
Good to know
The passive of gutora.
Examples
- Umukuru w'igihugu yaratowe n'abanyagihugu.The head of state was elected by the citizens.
- Ese watowe kuba umukuru w'ikipe?Were you chosen to be the team leader?
- Ntitorwa mu buryo bubi.People aren't chosen through unfair means.
- Umuyobozi mushasha azotorwa mu ndwi iza.The new leader will be chosen next week.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.