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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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