kwigenera

How to say it

Meaning

to do something on one's own initiative without authorization, or to claim credit for oneself.

Good to know

an infinitive verb (kwi- class), often carrying a critical tone, used when someone oversteps their authority or takes credit that should be shared.

Examples

• Umukozi ntagomba kwigenera ivyemezo bikuru bidasuzumwe.An employee should not act unilaterally on major decisions without review.
• Ese uwo mukuru yarigereye igihe yemeje iyo mishinga?Did that manager act unilaterally when he approved that project?
• Ntigenera ku vyemezo bijanye n'umuryango wose.He does not act unilaterally on decisions affecting the whole family.
• Aragiye kwigenera nimba nta wundi amufasha.He is going to act unilaterally if no one else helps him.