kugaba

How to say it

Meaning

to give something to someone of lower status, or for a plant to put forth branches.

Good to know

note: this differs from the common idiom 'kugaba igitero' (to launch an attack).

Examples

• Umukuru yagabiye abakozi be impano.The boss gave gifts to his workers.
• Ntabwo igiti cyagabye amashami menshi uyu mwaka.The tree didn't put forth many branches this year.
• Ese umutegetsi yagabiye abaturage iki?What did the leader give to the citizens?

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