Kinyarwanda
kwigerezaho
Word parts: kw-igerezaho
kwee-geh-reh-ZAH-hoh
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwigerezahokwee-geh-reh-ZAH-hohsoon
Englishto be presumptuoussoon
Frenchêtre présomptueux, audacieuxsoon
Meaning
to overstep what is appropriate and act with unwarranted boldness toward someone or something.
Good to know
to be presumptuous, daring
Examples
- Umwana yigereje ku mubyeyi we amaze kumusubiza nabi.The child overstepped by talking back rudely to his parent.
- Kuki wigereza ku bantu bakuru kukuruta?Why are you so presumptuous with people senior to you?
- Ntabwo yigerejeho, yavuze ibyo yategerejwe kuvuga gusa.He wasn't presumptuous, he said only what he was expected to say.
- Ntuzigereze ku mukuru wawe, biragukururira ikibazo.Don't overstep with your boss, it will bring trouble on you.
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