Kirundi
kubura
Word parts: ku-bura
ku-BU-ra
How to say it
Kirundikuburaku-BU-rasoon
Englishto lacksoon
Frenchmanquersoon
Meaning
to lack something, fail to find it, or lose one's way or self-control.
Good to know
A very common verb; also used idiomatically for losing one's temper or being at a loss.
Examples
- Turabura amazi muri iki gihe c'ubukame.We lack water during this dry season.
- Ni kubera iki wabuze inzira?Why did you lose your way?
- Ntabura ijambo ryo kuvuga.He is never at a loss for words.
- Ejo tuzobura amahoro tudafashe ingingo.Tomorrow we will lack peace if we don't make a decision.
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