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Kirundi

kubenguka

Word parts: ku-benguka

koo-behn-GOO-kah

How to say it

Kirundikubengukakoo-behn-GOO-kahsoon
Englishto fall in lovesoon
Frenchtomber amoureuxsoon

Meaning

to fall in love with someone, or to choose a spouse.

Good to know

to fall in love; to choose a spouse

Examples

  • Yarabenguse uwo mukobga bakoranye.He fell in love with the young woman he worked with.
  • Ese warabenguse uwo uzokwubaka?Have you chosen the one you will marry?
  • Ntabenguse umuntu na umwe.He hasn't fallen in love with anyone.
  • Abasore benshi barabenguka mu misi y'ubukwe.Many young men fall in love during wedding season.

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