gutwara

How to say it

Meaning

to drive a vehicle, ride a bicycle, fly an airplane, or more broadly to lead people.

Good to know

also used figuratively for leadership, as in gutwara igihugu (to lead a country).

Examples

• Data aratwara imodoka buri munsi.My father drives the car every day.
• Ese uzi gutwara igare?Do you know how to ride a bicycle?
• Ntatwara indege, ntabifitiye impusha.He doesn't fly planes — he doesn't have a license for it.
• Azotwara igihugu neza niyabishoboye.He will lead the country well if he manages.

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