kubombeka

How to say it

Meaning

to be soaking in water, so as to absorb it.

Good to know

to be in water, to absorb

Examples

• Impu irabombeka mu mazi kugira ngo ikorwe.The hide is soaking in water so it can be worked.
• Ese ibigori birabombeka mu mazi?Is the maize soaking in water?
• Ntibirabombeka, biracari bitoye.It isn't soaking, it's still dry.
• Ibiti vyarabombetse ijoro ryose mu muyaga.The wood soaked all night in the river.