Kirundi
kwitobora
Word parts: kw-itobora
kwi-to-BO-ra
How to say it
Kirundikwitoborakwi-to-BO-rasoon
Englishto pierce oneselfsoon
Frenchse percersoon
Meaning
to pierce or puncture one's own body, such as an ear or the skin.
Good to know
to pierce oneself
Examples
- Umwana yagerageje kwitobora ugutwi kugira yambare inzobe.The child tried to pierce her own ear so she could wear an earring.
- Ntashaka kwitobora urutoke n'urushinge.I don't want to prick my own finger with a needle.
- Uzokwitobora ugutwi ku bwawe canke uje kwa muganga?Will you pierce your own ear yourself or go to a doctor?
- Reka kwitobora intoke, urashobora kwandura.Stop pricking your fingers, you might get infected.
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