kwikebukana

How to say it

Meaning

to draw someone aside with oneself in order to speak privately.

Good to know

a reciprocal-leaning infinitive verb (kwi- class) used before a private or confidential exchange, often to avoid being overheard.

Examples

• Umwigisha arashaka kwikebukana n'umunyeshure kugira bavugane.The teacher wants to pull the student aside so they can talk.
• Ese warikebukanye n'umugenzi wawe imbere y'inama?Did you pull your friend aside before the meeting?
• Ntashobora kwikebukana na we imbere y'abandi bose.He cannot pull her aside in front of everyone.
• Baragiye kwikebukana nyuma y'igiterane kugira baganire.They are going to pull each other aside after the gathering to talk.