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Kinyarwanda

gukata

Word parts: gu-kata

goo-KAH-tah

How to say it

Kinyarwandagukatagoo-KAH-tahsoon
Englishto cutsoon
Frenchcouper, sectionnersoon

Meaning

to divide or sever something using a sharp object, such as a knife.

Good to know

You can use this word when discussing cutting various items.

Examples

  • Ndagukata inyama mu bice bito.I will cut the meat into small pieces.
  • Gukata ibitabo ni ngombwa.Cutting the papers is important.
  • Umugore arakata imboga.The woman cuts the vegetables.
  • Ese urakata umutwaro w'ibiti?Are you cutting the bundle of wood?

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