Kinyarwanda
kugoboka
Word parts: ku-goboka
koo-goh-BOH-kah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakugobokakoo-goh-BOH-kahsoon
Englishto go to the help of someonesoon
Frenchaller au secours desoon
Meaning
to come to someone's rescue or aid, especially unexpectedly.
Good to know
to go to the help of someone, umu-goroba (imi-)(29) - evening (2:00- aid (unexpectedly)
Examples
- Abaturanyi baje kumugoboka igihe inzu ye yagwaga.The neighbors came to his aid when his house was collapsing.
- Ntabwo hari uwamugobotse igihe yari akeneye ubufasha.No one came to his rescue when he needed help.
- Ese uzangoboka nigira ikibazo?Will you come to my aid if I have a problem?
- Imana yatugobotse igihe cy'akaga.God came to our aid in a time of disaster.
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