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Kirundi

kuyoboka

Word parts: ku-yoboka

koo-yoh-BOH-kah

How to say it

Kirundikuyobokakoo-yoh-BOH-kahsoon
Englishto be faithfulsoon
Frenchêtre fidèlesoon

Meaning

to be faithful and obedient to someone or something.

Good to know

to be faithful, obedient

Examples

  • Umusuku ayoboka umukuru wiwe mu vyose.The servant is faithful to his master in everything.
  • Ntukoyoboka uwo mugabo, ntawukwizigira.Don't be obedient to that man, he can't be trusted.
  • Ese abasirikare barayoboka umutwe wabo?Are the soldiers obedient to their unit?
  • Tuzoyoboka amategeko y'igihugu.We will be obedient to the laws of the country.

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