kwamagana
kwah-mah-GAH-nah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwamaganakwah-mah-GAH-nah
Frenchcondamner, dénoncer
Meaning
To speak out publicly against something one judges wrong, such as violence, corruption or an injustice. It is the usual word for condemning in statements and news.
Good to know
What is condemned follows directly: kwamagana ruswa, to denounce corruption; kwamaganira kure, to reject firmly. It is Kinyarwanda; Kirundi says kwiyamiriza.
Examples
- Abaturage bamaganye ihohoterwa rikorerwa abana.The residents condemned the abuse of children.
- Leta yamaganye icyo gikorwa cy'ubugome.The government condemned that act of cruelty.
- Tugomba kwamagana ruswa aho iva ikagera.We must denounce corruption wherever it is found.
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