kudendekeranya

How to say it

Meaning

to make excuses to clear oneself of blame, sometimes by lying or deceiving.

Good to know

intensified variant of kudendekanya, with a stronger sense of dishonesty.

Examples

• Aradendekeranya kugira ngo ntacirwe urubanza.He is making excuses so as not to be found guilty.
• Ntadendekeranya, avuga ukuri gusa.He does not make excuses, he only speaks the truth.
• Ese uradendekeranya kubera wubaye n'ikosa ryawe?Are you making excuses because you're afraid of your mistake?
• Azodendekeranya imbere y'abakuru b'umuryango.He will make excuses in front of the family elders.