kubembetereza

How to say it

Meaning

to tell someone something indirectly, out of a wish not to hurt their feelings.

Good to know

Used for gentle, indirect communication meant to spare someone's feelings.

Examples

• Yarambembetereje ko ntakiri kwiga neza.She hinted to me that I wasn't studying well anymore.
• Ni igiki ashaka kukubembetereza?What is he trying to hint to you?
• Ntanyibembetereza, ambwira ukuri butagira ubwoba.He doesn't hint to me, he tells me the truth without fear.
• Ejo tuzomubembetereza ko igikorwa citeguye nabi.Tomorrow we will hint to him that the event was poorly planned.

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