Kirundi
kurogota
Word parts: ku-rogota
ku-ro-GO-ta
How to say it
Kirundikurogotaku-ro-GO-tasoon
Englishto slander the kingsoon
Frenchdire du mal du roisoon
Meaning
to speak ill of or slander the king; traditionally considered a serious offense.
Good to know
Used when discussing disrespectful speech about authority.
Examples
- Kurogota ni ikintu kitari co mu gihugu.Speaking ill is not acceptable in the country.
- Kurogota kumwe n'ukwihora.Speaking ill is like seeking revenge.
- Kera, uwarogota umwami yahanwa bikomeye.In the past, whoever spoke ill of the king was severely punished.
- Ni ryari umuntu yashobora kurogota adahanwa?When could a person speak ill of the king without being punished?
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