kwangirira

How to say it

Meaning

to resist, refuse to some degree, or be somewhat stubborn about something.

Good to know

a milder or more specific form of kwanga (to refuse), implying a degree of resistance.

Examples

• Umwana yangirira kurya imboga.The child resists eating vegetables.
• Ese wangirira gusenga buri gitondo?Do you resist praying every morning?
• Ntabwo bangirira gukora ibyavuzwe.They do not resist doing what was said.
• Azangirira gutanga igisubizo cyihuse.He will resist giving a quick answer.

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