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Kirundi

kudandahirwa

Word parts: ku-dandahirwa

ku-da-nda-hi-RWA

How to say it

Kirundikudandahirwaku-da-nda-hi-RWAsoon
Englishto become boastfulsoon
Frenchfaire le fiersoon

Meaning

to become so drunk that one starts acting arrogant or superior.

Good to know

Describes a specific stage of drunken behavior, boastfulness or arrogance brought on by alcohol.

Examples

  • Yaradandahiwe nyuma yo kunywa urwagwa rwinshi.He became cocky and drunk after drinking a lot of beer.
  • Ni kubera iki udandahirwa iyo unyoye?Why do you get cocky when you drink?
  • Ntadandahirwa iyo ntanyoye.I don't get cocky-drunk when I haven't been drinking.
  • Ejo azokwirinda kudandahirwa mu bantu.Tomorrow he will avoid being drunk and boastful in public.

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