Kirundi
gutegekanishwa
Word parts: gu-tegekanishwa
goo-teh-geh-kah-NEE-shwah
How to say it
Kirundigutegekanishwagoo-teh-geh-kah-NEE-shwahsoon
Englishto settle for lesssoon
Frenchse contenter du moindre malsoon
Meaning
to be forced to accept the less desirable of two available options or plans.
Good to know
the passive form of gutegekanya (to plan or compare options).
Examples
- Barategekanishwa gutoranya umugambi utari mwiza.They are forced to settle for the less favorable plan.
- Ese muzotegekanishwa kwemera iki gisubizo?Will you be forced to settle for this option?
- Ntitegekanishwa, bazoronka ivyo bipfuza.They aren't forced to settle — they will get what they want.
- Tuzotegekanishwa niba nta yandi mahitamo asigaye.We will be forced to settle if no other option remains.
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