Kinyarwanda
guserebeka
Word parts: gu-serebeka
goo-seh-reh-BEH-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguserebekagoo-seh-reh-BEH-kahsoon
Englishto slipsoon
Frenchglissersoon
Meaning
to lose one's footing and slide unintentionally, usually on a slippery surface.
Good to know
used for accidental slipping, such as on mud or a wet floor.
Examples
- Umukobwa araserebeka ku butaka bwibumba.The girl slips on the muddy ground.
- Ese urabona abantu baserebeka iyo hari imvura?Do you see people slip when it rains?
- Ntaserebeka kuko yambaye inkweto nziza.He doesn't slip because he's wearing good shoes.
- Uzaserebeka utitondeye mu nzira y'ibyondo.You will slip if you're not careful on the muddy path.
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