Kinyarwanda
kwiregura
Word parts: kw-iregura
kwee-reh-GOO-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakwiregurakwee-reh-GOO-rahsoon
Englishto defend oneselfsoon
Frenchse défendre (contre une accusation)soon
Meaning
to speak up in one's own defense when accused, explaining one's side.
Good to know
to defend oneself (against accusation)
Examples
- Uregwa yiregujwe imbere y'urukiko.The accused defended himself before the court.
- Ese ushobora kwiregura kuri iki kibazo?Can you defend yourself against this accusation?
- Ntabwo yiregujwe, yemeye ikosa rye ako kanya.He didn't defend himself, he admitted his fault right away.
- Uzeregura ryari imbere y'abaganditse?When will you defend yourself before those who accused you?
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