Kinyarwanda
guhaguruka
Word parts: gu-haguruka
goo-hah-goo-ROO-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhagurukagoo-hah-goo-ROO-kahsoon
Englishto stand upsoon
Frenchse leversoon
Meaning
to rise up from a seated or lying position; to stand up.
Good to know
This word is used when you want to talk about getting up.
Examples
- Ndi guhaguruka ku ntebe.I am standing up from the chair.
- Yahagurukiye gusezera.He stood up to say goodbye.
- Arahaguruka avuye ku ntebe.He stands up from the chair.
- Ese uzahaguruka none?Will you stand up now?
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