gukanga

How to say it

Meaning

to cause someone sudden fear or alarm.

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used for scaring or startling someone, whether by accident or as a prank.

Examples

• Umuhungu arakanga mushiki we mu ijoro.The boy startles his sister at night.
• Ese urakanga abana ku bushake?Do you frighten children on purpose?
• Ntakanga abantu, yubaha bose.He doesn't frighten people, he respects everyone.
• Uzakanga bose nutitonze.You will startle everyone if you're not careful.

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