gutangara

How to say it

Meaning

to be filled with surprise or wonder at something unexpected.

Good to know

describes astonishment; not to be confused with gutangaza, 'to announce'.

Examples

• Twatangaye tubonye ukuntu yavuze icyongereza neza.We were amazed to see how well he spoke English.
• Yatangaye abonye igiciro cy'imodoka.He was astonished when he saw the price of the car.
• Ntitwatangaye kubera ko twari tumuzi neza.We were not surprised because we knew him well.
• Uzatangara ubona ibyo yagezeho.You will marvel when you see what he has achieved.

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