Kinyarwanda
gutereka
Word parts: gu-tereka
goo-teh-REH-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguterekagoo-teh-REH-kahsoon
Englishto place an objectsoon
Frenchplacer un objetsoon
Meaning
to set or place an object somewhere, typically to put something down carefully.
Good to know
to place an object
Examples
- Yatereka igitabo ku meza.He placed the book on the table.
- Tereka iyo nkoko hasi buhoro.Put that chicken down gently.
- Ntabwo atereka ibintu ahantu hazwi.He does not put things in a known place.
- Uzatereka he iyi valise?Where will you put this suitcase?
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