Kinyarwanda
kubira
Word parts: ku-bira
koo-BEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakubirakoo-BEE-rahsoon
Englishto boilsoon
Frenchbouillirsoon
Meaning
for a liquid, such as water, to reach a very hot, bubbling state from heat; to boil.
Good to know
verb, intransitive; used specifically for liquids boiling.
Examples
- Amazi arabira ku ziko.The water is boiling on the stove.
- Ese amazi yarabiriye?Has the water boiled?
- Ntabwo amazi yarabiriye kugeza ubu.The water has not boiled yet.
- Amazi azabira mu minota mike.The water will boil in a few minutes.
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