gukoma

How to say it

Meaning

to stop something from happening, to protect, or to clap one's hands in celebration.

Good to know

This word can be used in various contexts, from stopping something to celebrating.

Examples

• Gukoma ibibazo ni ingenzi.Preventing problems is important.
• Tugomba gukoma mu gihe cy'ibirori.We must clap during the celebration.
• Umuryango urakoma abasore ku byaha.The family keeps the young men from wrongdoing.
• Ese abantu barakoma mu ntoki ku muhango?Do people clap at the ceremony?