kuburana

How to say it

Meaning

to argue or speak in one's own defense, especially in a legal or dispute setting; to plead one's case.

Good to know

verb; also used broadly for arguing a case or defending oneself verbally.

Examples

• Yaburanye imbere y'urukiko.He pleaded his case before the court.
• Ese uzaburana wenyine?Will you plead your case by yourself?
• Ntabwo naburanye neza uyu munsi.I did not plead my case well today.
• Bazaburana ku itariki ya cumi.They will plead their case on the tenth.

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