gusumbana

How to say it

Meaning

for two people or things to be unequal to each other in height, size, or ability, especially when compared side by side.

Good to know

reciprocal -an- form; describes a state of difference between two parties rather than an action done to someone.

Examples

• Aba bavukanyi barasumbana mu burebure.These siblings are unequal in height.
• Impanga ntizisumbana mu bubasha.Twins are not unequal in ability.
• Ese abo bahungu bombi barasumbana mu myaka?Are those two boys unequal in age?
• Mu myaka mike, aba bana bazosumbana cane mu burebure.In a few years these children will differ a lot in height.