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Kinyarwanda

kuraruka

Word parts: ku-raruka

koo-rah-ROO-kah

How to say it

Kinyarwandakurarukakoo-rah-ROO-kahsoon
Englishto wander offsoon
Frenchquitter la maisonsoon

Meaning

to leave home, roam about, or live as a vagabond.

Good to know

This word is used when someone is wandering or living away from home.

Examples

  • Kuraruka si byiza ku bana.Wandering is not good for children.
  • Ndi kuraruka mu mujyi.I am wandering in the city.
  • Umuhungu araruka akava mu rugo rwabo.The boy wanders off, leaving their home.
  • Ese uraruka utagira aho ugana?Do you wander off without any destination?

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