indimi

Kirundi

ni co gituma

nee coh gee-TOO-mah

How to say it

Kirundini co gitumanee coh gee-TOO-mahsoon
Englishthat's whysoon
Frenchc'est pourquoisoon

Meaning

A phrase used to introduce a reason or explanation, meaning "that is why" or "that is the reason.".

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that's why

Examples

  • Nari ndwaye, ni co gituma ntazanywe.I was sick, that's why I didn't come.
  • Yaje kare, ni co gituma yabonye intebe nziza.He came early, that's why he got a good seat.
  • Ntabwo yize, ni co gituma atatsinze.He didn't study, that's why he didn't pass.
  • Turakunda igihugu cacu, ni co gituma tuzokirwanira.We love our country, that's why we will defend it.

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