Kinyarwanda
kwaka
Word parts: kw-aka
KWAH-kah
How to say it
KinyarwandakwakaKWAH-kahsoon
Englishto reclaimsoon
Frenchreprendresoon
Meaning
to take something back from someone, or to reclaim it.
Good to know
Use 'kwaka' when discussing taking back or reclaiming.
Examples
- Yamwakiye amafaranga ye.He took away his money.
- Nkeneye kwaka igitabo cyanjye.I need to reclaim my book.
- Umucuruzi yaka ibicuruzwa bye bitishyuwe.The trader reclaims his unpaid goods.
- Ese uzaka ideni ryawe?Will you reclaim your debt?
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