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kobeta te

ko-BE-ta te

do not beat / don't strike (negative imperative)

Generalverb

French: ne frappe pas (impératif négatif)

Kobeta te mbwa oyo, azali kobatela lopango na biso.

Do not beat this dog, he is guarding our yard.

Ne frappe pas ce chien, il garde notre cour.

Kobeta te — do not beat, do not strike. The verb of restraint, taught to children early about animals, younger siblings, and one day, anger itself.