Kinyarwanda
kwikubura
Word parts: kw-ikubura
kwee-koo-BOO-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwikuburakwee-koo-BOO-rahsoon
Englishto withdraw quicklysoon
Frenchse retirer rapidementsoon
Meaning
to pull back suddenly and withdraw, as when startled or avoiding danger.
Good to know
to withdraw quickly
Examples
- Umwana yikuburiye inyuma amaze kubona inzoka.The child pulled back quickly after seeing the snake.
- Ese ushobora kwikubura vuba iyo ubonye akaga?Can you withdraw quickly when you see danger?
- Ntabwo yikuburiye, yagumye ahantu hamwe.He didn't pull back, he stayed in the same place.
- Ikubura, umuhanda uri hafi y'akaga.Withdraw quickly, the road is near a hazard.
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