Kirundi
kwitema
Word parts: kw-itema
ee-TEH-mah
How to say it
Kirundikwitemaee-TEH-mahsoon
Englishto cut oneselfsoon
Frenchse coupersoon
Meaning
To cut or wound oneself, usually accidentally with a sharp tool.
Good to know
to cut oneself
Examples
- Aritema urutoke akoresheje umupanga.He is cutting his finger using a machete.
- Ntutitema ukoresheje ico gikoresho.Do not cut yourself using that tool.
- Umwana yaritemye ku maguru ari kuzana inkwi.The child cut himself on the leg while fetching firewood.
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