Kirundi
kugangabuka
Word parts: ku-gangabuka
ku-ga-nga-BU-ka
How to say it
Kirundikugangabukaku-ga-nga-BU-kasoon
Englishto snapsoon
Frenchs'emportersoon
Meaning
to suddenly become angry after speaking gently, or to be startled awake out of sleep.
Good to know
Describes a sudden shift in mood or a sudden waking, often unexpected.
Examples
- Yaravuze n'ubwitonzi maze aca agangabuka araseba.He spoke calmly, then suddenly snapped and shouted.
- Ni kubera iki wagangabutse ku ijoro?Why did you suddenly wake with a start at night?
- Ntagangabuka iyo mvugishijwe neza.I don't snap when spoken to nicely.
- Ejo azogangabuka iyo yumvise urusaku.Tomorrow he will startle awake if he hears the noise.
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