gũtigithũkanio

v.

1. to space, separate. To space, to separate. To place plants, animals, or objects at specified distances from each other. Essential term in planting operations referring to the recommended spacing between rows and individual plants, or separation of animals to prevent disturbance.

Example: Kahũa kagĩrĩire gũtigithũkanio atĩa hĩndĩ ya kũhanda? (What is the recommended spacing of coffee?); Kahũa mĩthemba ya SL34, SL28 na K7 yaragĩrĩirwo gũtigithũkanio atĩa ĩkĩhandwo? (What is the recommended spacing SL 34, SL 28, and K7 coffee seedlings varieties?); Ngũkũ ĩkomereirie ĩbatĩĩ gũtigithũkanio na ngũkũ iria ingĩ nĩguo itikamĩthĩnie. (A broody hen should be separated from the flock to prevent other hens from disturbing her.)