Kirundi
kuganuka
Word parts: ku-ganuka
koo-gah-NOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundikuganukakoo-gah-NOO-kahsoon
Englishto send greetingssoon
Frenchenvoyer des salutationssoon
Meaning
to send greetings, or to head home, especially in taking leave of a superior.
Good to know
to send greetings; to go home (often used in farewell to one's superior: ndaganutse)
Examples
- Araganuka, aragenda kwa se.He is heading home, going to his father's place.
- Ntaganuka atabanje kuganira n'umukuru.He does not head home without first speaking with the chief.
- Ese uraganuka ryari?When are you heading home?
- Nzoganuka nimaze kurangiza akazi kanje.I will head home once I finish my work.
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