umwidogo
oo-mwee-DOH-goh
How to say it
Kirundiumwidogooo-mwee-DOH-gohsoon
Englishcomplaint, grievancesoon
Frenchplainte, doléancesoon
Meaning
An expression of dissatisfaction about something that people find wrong or unfair.
Good to know
Plural imyidogo, from kwidoga, to complain: gushikiriza imyidogo, to present complaints. Umwidodombo is close in meaning.
Examples
- Abanyeshure bashikirije umwidogo wabo ku mukuru w'ishure.The pupils brought their complaint to the head teacher.
- Hari imyidogo myinshi ku biciro vy'amazi.There are many complaints about water prices.
- Umwidogo wawe twawumvise neza cane.We have heard your complaint very clearly.
Forms
imyidogo (plural of umwidogo, complaint)
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