kubamba

How to say it

Meaning

to fasten a person to a cross as a form of execution, or to stretch something out, such as a hide, to dry; to crucify or stretch out.

Good to know

verb; used in the Christian context for the crucifixion of Christ, and also for stretching animal hides.

Examples

• Yesu yarabambwe ku musaraba.Jesus was crucified on the cross.
• Ese bazi impamvu Yesu yarabambwe?Do they know why Jesus was crucified?
• Ntabwo bakibamba abantu muri iki gihe.People are no longer crucified in this era.
• Umuhinzi azabamba uruhu rw'inka kugira ngo ryumire.The farmer will stretch out the cowhide to dry.