indimi

Kinyarwanda

kugama

Word parts: ku-gama

koo-GAH-mah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakugamakoo-GAH-mahsoon
Englishto take shelter from rainsoon
Frenchs'abritersoon

Meaning

to seek cover under a roof or tree to avoid getting wet in the rain; to take shelter from rain.

Good to know

verb; used specifically for sheltering from rain.

Examples

  • Twagamye munsi y'igiti ubwo imvura yatangiraga.We took shelter under a tree when the rain started.
  • Ese mwagamye he ubwo imvura igwaga?Where did you shelter when it was raining?
  • Ntabwo twagamye, twarimo turoga.We did not take shelter; we were getting soaked.
  • Tuzagama munsi y'agasenge niba imvura igwa.We will take shelter under the awning if it rains.

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