gukina

How to say it

Meaning

to engage in an enjoyable activity or game for fun.

Good to know

the everyday word for playing, whether games, sports, or music (gukina umuziki).

Examples

• Abana barakina umupira mu kibuga.The children play ball in the field.
• Ese urakina umuziki?Do you play music?
• Ntakina n'abandi, akunda kuba wenyine.He doesn't play with others, he likes being alone.
• Tuzakina hanze niba imvura idatontoma.We will play outside if it doesn't rain.

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