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Kinyarwanda

kumara

Word parts: ku-mara

koo-MAH-rah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakumarakoo-MAH-rahsoon
Englishto finishsoon
Frenchfinir, terminersoon

Meaning

to finish, complete, use up something, or spend (a period of) time.

Good to know

to finish, end, use up, spend (time), stay (time)

Examples

  • Namaze imyaka itanu nkora hano.I have spent five years working here.
  • Ntabwo tumaze amafaranga yose twari dufite.We haven't used up all the money we had.
  • Ese uzamara igihe kingana iki muri Kanada?How long will you spend in Canada?
  • Yamaze akazi ke mbere y'igihe.He finished his work ahead of time.

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