Kirundi
kuba
Word parts: ku-ba
KOO-bah
How to say it
KirundikubaKOO-bahsoon
Englishto be, to becomesoon
Frenchêtre, devenir, existersoon
Meaning
to be, exist, or become (something); the general verb 'to be' used for identity, existence, and change of state.
Good to know
verb, infinitive ku-; auxiliary/copula.
Examples
- Arashaka kuba umuganga.He wants to become a doctor.
- Turi abanyeshure.We are students.
- Tuzoba hano igihe kirekire.We will be here for a long time.
- Ntabaho atagira agatima keza.He is not without a good heart.
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