kuruta

How to say it

Meaning

to surpass or be greater than something, used to form comparisons.

Good to know

the most common way to say 'more than' in Kirundi, e.g. 'kirumbuye kuruta ikindi' (it's better than the other one).

Examples

• Uyu munsi ushize uruta ejo ubushuhe.Today is hotter than yesterday.
• Iki gitabo kiruta ikindi ubwiza.This book is better than the other.
• Ntabwo ndusha ntacuruta abandi.I don't claim to surpass others.
• Umukobwa wanje aruta abandi kwiga.My daughter outdoes the others at studying.

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