kureka

How to say it

Meaning

to let, allow or permit, or to stop and give something up.

Good to know

reka on its own is one of the most common words in Kirundi, used as "stop it" or "let it be".

Examples

• Nyina ararmureka ngo akine hanze.His mother lets him play outside.
• Ntareka umwana ngo agende wenyene ku muhora.She doesn't let the child go alone to the water source.
• Ese warekaho kunywa itabi?Did you give up smoking?
• Reka ngufashe!Let me help you!