kunenga
koo-NEH-ngah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakunengakoo-NEH-ngahsoon
Englishto criticize, to find fault withsoon
Frenchcritiquer, blâmersoon
Meaning
To point out what one sees as wrong or bad in a person, a decision or a piece of work. It is common in news for public criticism.
Good to know
What is criticized follows directly: kunenga imyitwarire ye, to criticize his behavior. Past: yanenze, he criticized; passive kunengwa, to be criticized.
Examples
- Abaturage banenze uko umuhanda wubatswe.The residents criticized how the road was built.
- Ntukanenge abandi mbere yo kwisuzuma.Don't criticize others before examining yourself.
- Umutoza yanenzwe kubera gutsindwa kenshi.The coach was criticized for losing so often.
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