gukurikira
Word parts: gu-kurikira
goo-koo-ree-KEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagukurikiragoo-koo-ree-KEE-rahai
Englishto followai
Frenchsuivreai
Meaning
to go or come after someone or something, or to obey instructions.
Good to know
used both literally, following behind, and figuratively, following rules or advice.
Examples
- Umwana arakurikira nyina henshi.The child follows his mother everywhere.
- Ese urakurikira amabwiriza?Do you follow the instructions?
- Ntakurikira uwo mugani.He doesn't follow that advice.
- Uzakurikira inzira nziza.You will follow the right path.
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