ũbatĩe

v.

1. should, ought to. Should; ought to. Auxiliary verb expressing necessity or obligation in agricultural decision-making and planning contexts.

Example: Ní maundu maríkú ubatie kúrora úkígetha waru? (What are the factors to consider during harvesting of potato?); Nĩ kũrĩ tabarĩra ĩcĩ ĩria cionekaga kũhetũkira honge cia thirikari cia ũrĩmĩ nĩguo gũteithia arĩmĩ eru na ũgi ũria ubatie. (Yes, agricultural extension services and training programs are available through government agencies and agricultural organizations to help new banana farmers acquire essential knowledge and skills.); thuna ikũraga na irathi ngũrani ngũrani( maitũ, mwarĩ na gacũcũ) mwena-inĩ wa gĩtina kĩa maitu, nĩ ho ubatie gũthurwo (Suckers at different growth stages (mother, daughter and granddaughter) on the opposite side of the mother plant, should be chosen,)