Kinyarwanda
gukweta
Word parts: gu-kweta
goo-KWEH-tah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagukwetagoo-KWEH-tahai
Englishto put on shoesai
Frenchmettre des chaussuresai
Meaning
to put on footwear, such as sandals or shoes, usually before going out.
Good to know
This word is used when preparing to go outside.
Examples
- Ndi gukweta inkweto zanjye.I am putting on my shoes.
- Abo bana barakunda gukweta amakote.Those children love to put on their jackets.
- Umukobwa arakweta inkweto ze mbere yo gusohoka.The girl puts on her shoes before going out.
- Ese urakweta inkweto mbere y'uko ugenda?Do you put on your shoes before leaving?
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