kuregera
koo-reh-GEH-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakuregerakoo-reh-GEH-rah
Englishto sue for; to take a complaint to
Meaning
To take a complaint or a claim to someone in authority, such as a court or a chief, or to go to court to claim something.
Good to know
Applied form of kurega, to accuse, to sue. The court or authority, or the thing claimed, follows: kuregera urukiko, to bring a case to court; kuregera indishyi, to sue for damages.
Examples
- Yaregeye urukiko asaba indishyi.He took his case to court, asking for damages.
- Abaturage baregeye umuyobozi w'akarere.The residents complained to the district leader.
- Ufite uburenganzira bwo kuregera inyungu zawe.You have the right to go to court for your interests.
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