indimi

Kirundi

kubembeteranya

Word parts: ku-bembeteranya

ku-be-mbe-te-RA-nya

How to say it

Kirundikubembeteranyaku-be-mbe-te-RA-nyasoon
Englishto manipulatesoon
Frenchmanipulersoon

Meaning

to try to persuade someone using indirect, underhanded means.

Good to know

Carries a negative connotation of dishonest persuasion or manipulation.

Examples

  • Ntakwiye kubembeteranya abandi kugira ngo ugere ku mugambi wawe.You shouldn't manipulate others to reach your goal.
  • Ni gute yakubembeteranije?How did he manipulate you?
  • Ntawundembeteranya mu bikorwa vyanje.No one manipulates me in my affairs.
  • Ejo bazogerageza kubembeteranya abaguzi.Tomorrow they will try to manipulate the buyers.

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