gutega

How to say it

Meaning

to set a trap or snare, or to lie in wait for someone or something.

Good to know

also used reflexively as kwitega ("to expect, anticipate").

Examples

• Yateze umutego ku mbeba.He set a trap for the rat.
• Abasirikare bateze abanzi babo ku muhanda.The soldiers lay in wait for their enemies on the road.
• Ntabwo bateze ibyago nk'ibi.They did not anticipate a disaster like this.
• Tuzabategera aho bazanyura.We will lie in wait for them where they will pass.