indimi

Kirundi

kugambarara

Word parts: ku-gambarara

koo-gah-mbah-RAH-rah

How to say it

Kirundikugambararakoo-gah-mbah-RAH-rahsoon
Englishto complainsoon
Frenchse plaindre, se tourmentersoon

Meaning

to complain and be disobedient, obeying only reluctantly.

Good to know

to complain; be disobedient; obey unwillingly

Examples

  • Umukozi aragambarara igihe ategekwa gukora bine.The worker complains and drags his feet when ordered to do overtime.
  • Ntagambarara, yumvira ata mananga.He does not complain, he obeys without fuss.
  • Ese uragambarara kubera iki none?Why are you complaining and being difficult now?
  • Azogambarara nimba ibwirizwa ridakwiranye na we.He will grumble and resist if the order does not suit him.

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