ubwishime

How to say it

Meaning

an excessively high opinion of oneself; pride, self-satisfaction.

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A variant of ubwibone, sometimes with a nuance of self-congratulation or vanity.

Examples

• Ubwishime bwiwe burumvikana mu mvugo.His pride shows in the way he speaks.
• Kubera iki afise ubwishime?Why is he so pleased with himself?
• Ntafise ubwishime na gato.He isn't proud of himself at all.
• Ubwishime buzomuteza ingorane.His self-satisfaction will get him into trouble.

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