Kinyarwanda
reka
REH-kah
How to say it
KinyarwandarekaREH-kahsoon
Englishlet it besoon
Frenchlaissesoon
Meaning
an imperative meaning "let it be," "come on," or "wait a moment," depending on context.
Good to know
Use 'reka' when you want someone to pause or stop for a bit.
Examples
- Reka ngerageze kubikora.Let me try to do it.
- Reka dusubire inyuma.Wait, let's go back.
- Reka nkubwire.Let me tell you.
- Ese reka se, ni iki?Wait, what is it?
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