untunge

How to say it

Meaning

an expression used to apologize or ask forgiveness, especially when interrupting or upon witnessing something unfortunate.

Good to know

Said when interrupting someone or reacting to an unexpected mishap, similar to 'pardon me' or 'sorry to interrupt.'.

Examples

• Untunge, mbese ushobora kunyitabira?Excuse me, can you help me for a moment?
• Ese wavuze untunge igihe winjiraga?Did you say excuse me when you came in?
• Ntiyavuze untunge, yinjiye gusa.He did not say excuse me, he just walked in.
• Untunge, sinari nzi ko uri hano.Excuse me, I did not know you were here.