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Kirundi

kwubakira

Word parts: kw-ubakira

koo-bah-KEE-rah

How to say it

Kirundikwubakirakoo-bah-KEE-rahsoon
Englishto build atsoon
Frenchbâtir à, poursoon

Meaning

to build something at a particular place, or for someone.

Good to know

applicative of kwubaka.

Examples

  • Ndashaka kwubakira abana banje hafi yanje.I want to build for my children close to me.
  • Se yagerageje kwubakira umukobwa wiwe inzu nto.The father built a small house for his daughter.
  • Ntashobora kwubakira ku ntara idafise uruhusha.He can't build on land that has no permit.
  • Uzokwubakira hehe iyo nzu nshasha?Where will you build that new house?

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