Kinyarwanda
gukaraba
Word parts: gu-karaba
goo-kah-RAH-bah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagukarabagoo-kah-RAH-bahsoon
Englishto wash one's handssoon
Frenchse laver les mainssoon
Meaning
to clean one's hands with water, usually for hygiene, often before eating.
Good to know
Used before meals or after using the bathroom.
Examples
- Ugomba gukaraba mbere yo gufungura.You must wash your hands before eating.
- Gukaraba ni ngombwa ku buzima bwiza.Washing hands is essential for good health.
- Abana barakaraba mbere yo kurya.The children wash their hands before eating.
- Ese urakaraba amaboko?Are you washing your hands?
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