kwigereranya
kwee-geh-reh-RAH-nyah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwigereranyakwee-geh-reh-RAH-nyah
Englishto compare oneself (with others)
Frenchse comparer
Meaning
To measure oneself against other people, their looks, success or possessions.
Good to know
Reflexive of kugereranya, to compare. The other person follows with na: kwigereranya n'abandi, to compare oneself with others.
Examples
- Ntukigereranye n'abandi, buri wese afite inzira ye.Don't compare yourself with others; everyone has their own path.
- Kwigereranya n'inshuti zawe bishobora kugutera agahinda.Comparing yourself with your friends can make you sad.
- Yahoraga yigereranya na mukuru we.He always compared himself with his elder brother.
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