indimi

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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