kwegura
kweh-GOO-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwegurakweh-GOO-rahsoon
Englishto resign, step downsoon
Frenchdémissionnersoon
Meaning
To leave a job or a post of one's own accord, especially a position of leadership.
Good to know
The post follows with ku: kwegura ku mwanya wa perezida, to resign as president; kwegura ku mirimo, to resign from office. Past form yeguye, he resigned.
Examples
- Minisitiri yeguye ku mirimo ye.The minister resigned from his post.
- Abaturage basabye umuyobozi kwegura.The residents asked the leader to resign.
- Umutoza yahisemo kwegura nyuma yo gutsindwa kenshi.The coach chose to step down after many defeats.
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