Kirundi
kubyuka
Word parts: ku-byuka
koo-BYOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundikubyukakoo-BYOO-kahsoon
Englishto get up, to risesoon
Frenchse leversoon
Meaning
to rise from a lying or resting position, especially getting out of bed; to get up.
Good to know
verb, infinitive ku-.
Examples
- Ndabyuka saa kumi n'imwe za mugitondo.I get up at five in the morning.
- Turabyuka kare tugende ku murima.We get up early to go to the field.
- Tuzobyuka ku wa mbere ejo bundi.We will get up early the day after tomorrow.
- Ntabyuka ataravye.He does not get up without praying.
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