Kirundi
ikofe
ee-KOH-feh
How to say it
Kirundiikofeee-KOH-fehsoon
Englishpunchsoon
Frenchcoup de poingsoon
Meaning
a hard blow struck with the hand or fist.
Good to know
noun; from gukofa (to punch).
Examples
- Yamuhaye ikofe ku maso.He gave him a punch in the face.
- Waramuhaye ikofe?Did you punch him?
- Ntamuhaye ikofe na rimwe.I never punched him.
- Azomuha ikofe nimba akomeje kumutera.He will punch him if he keeps provoking him.
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