gukabya

How to say it

Meaning

to exaggerate, to overdo something.

Good to know

criticizes speech or action that goes beyond what is true or reasonable.

Examples

• Ntukabye mu kuvuga inkuru yawe.Don't exaggerate your story.
• Arakabya buri gihe avuga ibye.He exaggerates every time he talks about himself.
• Ntiyakabyaga mu bikorwa bye.He did not overdo things in his actions.
• Uzakabya niba udategereje amakuru nyayo.You will exaggerate if you don't wait for accurate information.

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