kurabuka

How to say it

Meaning

to be revived after the fire is stirred a second time, or to suddenly understand or perceive, or to come quickly when called.

Good to know

covers a cluster of related senses: cooking coming back to life over the fire, mental insight arriving, and quick arrival.

Examples

• Igiti kirarabuka umuriro urangije gucangwa.The fire flares back up once the wood is stirred again.
• Ararabuka amaze kumva ivyabaye vyose.He finally understands once he's heard the whole story.
• Ese warabutse uhamagawe?Did you come right away when you were called?

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