kugira

How to say it

Meaning

to do, make, have, think, or say — a core verb whose exact sense depends on what follows it.

Good to know

one of the most common verbs in the language; kugira ngo means 'in order to' or 'so that', and kugira icaha means 'to sin'.

Examples

• Ndagira imodoka nshasha.I have a new car.
• Yagize ngo azoza ejo.He said that he would come tomorrow.
• Ntugire ubwoba, ndiho.Don't be afraid, I'm here.
• Bagira iki kugira ngo bakize ico kibazo?What do they do to solve that problem?

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