kuba

How to say it

Meaning

to be, exist, or become (something); the general verb 'to be' used for identity, existence, and change of state.

Good to know

used both as a copula (to be something) and to express becoming or existing, and as an auxiliary before another verb to build compound tenses.

Examples

• Ashaka kuba umwarimu.He wants to be a teacher.
• Ntabwo yigeze kuba muri iki gihugu.He has never been in this country.
• Ese hari uko byaba bishoboka?Is there any way that could be possible?
• Yabaye umuyobozi nyuma y'imyaka myinshi.He became a leader after many years.

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