gwata

== Kikuyu == === Etymology === Hinde (1904) records kwatta as an equivalent of English catch in “Jogowini dialect” of Kikuyu, listing also Kamba kwatta as its equivalent. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɣwata/ === Verb === gwata (infinitive kũgwata) to grasp to seize to rape ==== Synonyms ==== (to seize): kũnyita, gũtaha ==== Derived terms ==== (Verbs) kũgwatia (Nouns) ũgwati class 14 === References ===