kwiyagiriza

How to say it

Meaning

to confess one's own wrongdoing, often before being caught by someone else.

Good to know

a reflexive verb (kwi- class); implies getting ahead of the accusation, not simply admitting guilt once confronted.

Examples

• Umwana arashaka kwiyagiriza imbere yo kuvumburwa na se.The child wants to confess first before his father discovers it.
• Ese warigeze wiyagiriza ku kintu utakoze neza?Have you ever confessed first about something you did wrong?
• Ntiyagiriza, arinda gufatwa ku bwinshi.He doesn't confess first, he waits to be caught red-handed.
• Aragiye kwiyagiriza imbere y'abakuru kugira boroherwe.He is going to confess first before the elders so he'll be treated more leniently.