gukinga

How to say it

Meaning

to close a door or opening, often to lock it.

Good to know

used for shutting or locking doors and windows, for safety or privacy.

Examples

• Umugore arakinga urugi mbere yo kuryama.The woman shuts the door before going to sleep.
• Ese urakinga idirishya nijoro?Do you shut the window at night?
• Ntakinga urugi ku manywa.He doesn't lock the door during the day.
• Uzakinga urugi utaha.You will shut the door when you leave.