gukubita

How to say it

Meaning

to strike someone or something with force.

Good to know

a general word for hitting; often used for physical punishment or an accidental blow.

Examples

• Umwana arakubita umupira ku rukuta.The child hits the ball against the wall.
• Ese urakubita imbwa iyo igukoze?Do you hit the dog when it bites you?
• Ntakubita abana be.He doesn't hit his children.
• Uzakubita ikirahuri niba utitonze.You will hit (break) the glass if you're not careful.

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