Kirundi
gutwama
Word parts: gu-twama
GOOT-wah-mah
How to say it
KirundigutwamaGOOT-wah-mahsoon
Englishto be silent, quiet downsoon
Frenchse tairesoon
Meaning
to stop speaking or making noise, to fall silent.
Good to know
to be silent, quiet down
Examples
- Abana baratwama igihe umwarimu yinjiye.The children fall silent when the teacher enters.
- Uzotwama nimba wumva itegeko.You will be silent if you obey the order.
- Ntatwama iyo afise icabazwa.He does not stay silent when he has a complaint.
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