Kirundi
kwahukana
Word parts: kw-ahukana
kwah-hoo-KAH-nah
How to say it
Kirundikwahukanakwah-hoo-KAH-nahsoon
Englishto separate temporarilysoon
Frenchse séparer temporairementsoon
Meaning
To leave one's spouse or partner temporarily, usually said of a wife leaving the marital home.
Good to know
Traditional usage, distinct from formal divorce.
Examples
- Umugore arahukana n'umugabo we by'igihe gito.The wife is separating from her husband temporarily.
- Ntibazohukana kubera ubwo bwumvikane buke.They will not separate over this small misunderstanding.
- Bamwe barahukana bakisubira inyuma y'amezi.Some separate temporarily and return after months.
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