Kinyarwanda
guheka
Word parts: gu-heka
goo-HEH-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhekagoo-HEH-kahsoon
Englishto carry on one's backsoon
Frenchporter sur le dos, transportersoon
Meaning
to carry someone or something on one's back, or, of a vehicle, to give a ride.
Good to know
to carry on one's back, on a stretcher, give a ride
Examples
- Nyina yahetse umwana ku mugongo.The mother carried the baby on her back.
- Yaheka ibiro by'imbuto ku mugongo we.He carries a load of fruit on his back.
- Ese wanheka kugera ku isoko?Can you give me a ride to the market?
- Umuvunyi yahetse imizigo y'abagenzi.The porter carried the travelers' luggage on his back.
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