kubama

How to say it

Meaning

to lean or bow the body forward or downward; to bend over or stoop.

Good to know

verb; describes bending the upper body, for example to pick something up.

Examples

• Yubamye kwakira igitabo cyagwa hasi.He bent over to pick up the book that fell.
• Ese ushobora kubama ukanyibwira?Can you bend over and pick it up for me?
• Ntabwo nshobora kubama neza umugongo urambabaza.I can't bend over well; my back hurts.
• Azubama gufata ibikoresho bye.He will bend over to pick up his tools.