Kirundi
kuburanya
Word parts: ku-buranya
ku-bu-RA-nya
How to say it
Kirundikuburanyaku-bu-RA-nyasoon
Englishto plead one's casesoon
Frenchplaider sa causesoon
Meaning
to stand up for oneself or present one's case before a leader or judge.
Good to know
Used when someone is defending their rights or seeking justice.
Examples
- Yabūranije mu makimbirane y'ubutaka.He defended himself in the land dispute.
- Ntimugakuburanye mu gihe cy'ikibazo.You should not hesitate to take your case to the chief when there's a problem.
- Yaraburanye imbere y'umushingantahe.He pleaded his case before the elder.
- Ni ryari uzoburanya iki kibazo?When will you plead this case?
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