Kirundi
kugabiriza
Word parts: ku-gabiriza
koo-gah-bee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kirundikugabirizakoo-gah-bee-REE-zahsoon
Englishto be prepared to do or run quicklysoon
Frenchêtre prêt à agir ou courir rapidementsoon
Meaning
to be ready and quick to do or run to something.
Good to know
to be prepared to do or run quickly
Examples
- Umusirikare aragabiriza igihe habaye akaga.The soldier is quick to respond when danger arises.
- Ntagabiriza, aratebganya.He is not quick to act, he hesitates.
- Ese uragabiriza kubera iki none?Why are you rushing to be ready like that?
- Azogabiriza niyumva izina ryiwe.He will rush over when he hears his name called.
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