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Kirundi

kwitonda

Word parts: kw-itonda

kwi-TO-nda

How to say it

Kirundikwitondakwi-TO-ndasoon
Englishto be carefulsoon
Frenchêtre prudent, précautionneuxsoon

Meaning

to be careful, calm, and unhurried in what one does.

Good to know

to be careful; to be calm; to not be in a hurry

Examples

  • Ndashaka kwitonda mu vyo mvuga imbere y'abakuru.I want to be careful in what I say in front of elders.
  • Ntiyashaka kwitonda mu gutwara imodoka yiwe.He didn't want to be careful driving his car.
  • Uzokwitonda ku biryo bishasha waronse?Will you be careful with the new food you got?
  • Agomba kwitonda ntiyihutire kuvuga ivyo atazi.He must be careful and not rush to speak about things he doesn't know.

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