Kirundi
kwigarura
Word parts: kw-igarura
kwee-gah-ROO-rah
How to say it
Kirundikwigarurakwee-gah-ROO-rahsoon
Englishto relentsoon
Frenchse ravisersoon
Meaning
to give up speaking badly of someone and start speaking kindly instead, marking a change of heart.
Good to know
an infinitive verb (kwi- class) used of reconciliation, when someone softens after a period of hostility or criticism.
Examples
- Umugabo arashaka kwigarura nyuma y'amasezerano yagizwe.The man wants to relent after the agreement that was made.
- Ese umukenyezi yarigaruye ku bijanye n'umukwe wiwe?Has the wife relented about her son-in-law?
- Ntagarura naho abandi bamusavye.He does not relent even though others have asked him to.
- Aragiye kwigarura nimba babigira impuhwe.He is going to relent if they show him some kindness.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.