kurembeka

How to say it

Meaning

to place traditional protective medicine around a kraal or homestead to ward off thieves and evil spirits.

Good to know

a traditional protective practice, similar to kugombeka; register is traditional and cultural.

Examples

• Umukurambere yarembetse urugo rwiwe kera cane.The elder protected his homestead with medicine long ago.
• Barakirembeka amazu yabo mu mico gakondo?Do they still protect their homes using traditional customs?
• Ntarembeka urugo rwanje kuko nizera Imana gusa.I don't protect my home with charms because I trust only in God.
• Bazorembeka urugo imbere y'umuhango mukuru.They will protect the homestead before the big ceremony.

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