indimi

Kinyarwanda

kubika

Word parts: ku-bika

koo-BEE-kah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakubikakoo-BEE-kahsoon
Englishto storesoon
Frenchrangersoon

Meaning

to put something away or store it for later use.

Good to know

This word is often used when discussing keeping items safe.

Examples

  • Nzabika ibiryo mu bubiko.I will store the food in the pantry.
  • Turabika ibikoresho byacu mu nzu.We store our tools in the house.
  • Nbika amafaranga mu ikofi.I store money in the safe.
  • Ese wabitse ibiryo by'ejo?Did you store tomorrow's food?

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