Kirundi
kubangura
Word parts: ku-bangura
ku-ba-NGU-ra
How to say it
Kirundikubanguraku-ba-NGU-rasoon
Englishto brandishsoon
Frenchbrandirsoon
Meaning
to prepare to strike, gripping a weapon or tool in readiness.
Good to know
Describes the moment before an attack, gripping something like a stick or machete.
Examples
- Yarabanguye inkoni kugira ngo akubite imbwa.He raised the stick, ready to strike the dog.
- Ni igiki wabanguye kugira ngo urwane?What did you grab to prepare to fight?
- Nta kintu yabanguye kugira ngo yikingire.He grabbed nothing to defend himself.
- Ejo azobangura umuhoro iyo abonye akaga.Tomorrow he will grip the machete if he sees danger.
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