indimi

gukaraba

Word parts: gu-karaba

goo-kah-RAH-bah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagukarabagoo-kah-RAH-bahai
Englishto wash one's handsai
Frenchse laver les mainsai

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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