gutabuka

How to say it

Meaning

to become torn or ripped, said of cloth, paper, or similar material.

Good to know

intransitive; describes the material tearing on its own or from wear.

Examples

• Ipantaro ye yaratabutse mu gihe yayambaraga.His trousers tore while he was wearing them.
• Impapuro zaratabutse, ntibishoboka gusoma icyanditswemo.The papers tore, so it's not possible to read what was written on them.
• Witonde iyo mpu ntigatabuke.Be careful with that cloth so it doesn't tear.
• Ikositimu yatabutse aho yicaraga.The suit tore where he was sitting.

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