kwitwara

How to say it

Meaning

to go to a chief or person of authority to request or obtain something for oneself.

Good to know

to go to chief or superior for something

Examples

• Ndashaka kwitwara ku mutware kugira ansubirize ikibazo canje.I want to go to the chief so he can resolve my problem for me.
• Ntashaka kwitwara ku bakuru batazomfasha.I don't want to go to leaders who won't help me.
• Uzokwitwara ku muyobozi ku bibazo vy'umuryango?Will you go to the leader about the family's issues?
• Agomba kwitwara ku mukuru w'ako gace imbere yo gufata ingingo.He must go to the local leader before making a decision.