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Kinyarwanda

guhambira

Word parts: gu-hambira

goo-hah-MBEE-rah

How to say it

Kinyarwandaguhambiragoo-hah-MBEE-rahsoon
Englishto tie upsoon
Frenchattacher, enveloppersoon

Meaning

to bind or fasten something with cord or rope; to tie up, or to wrap.

Good to know

to tie up, wrap

Examples

  • Yahambiye inka ku giti.He tied the cow to a tree.
  • Twahambiye imizigo mbere yo kugenda.We tied up the luggage before leaving.
  • Ese wahambiye neza iki gipaki?Did you wrap this package properly?
  • Umusore yahambiye igikapu ku mugongo we.The young man tied the bag to his back.

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