Kinyarwanda
gukikira
Word parts: gu-kikira
goo-kee-KEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagukikiragoo-kee-KEE-rahsoon
Englishto cradlesoon
Frenchprendre sur ses genouxsoon
Meaning
to take someone or something onto one's lap and hold it there.
Good to know
Used when you are holding a child or small animal on your lap.
Examples
- Nzakikira umwana wanjye ku maguru.I will take my child on my lap.
- Gukikira imbwa ni byiza.Taking the dog on your lap is nice.
- Nyina arakikira umwana we.The mother cradles her child on her lap.
- Ese urakikira umwana iyo ararira?Do you hold the baby on your lap when he cries?
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