amakoro

How to say it

Meaning

compulsory payments historically made to the state; taxes.

Good to know

plural of ikoro (ama- class); the singular is in the i- class.

Examples

• Amakoro yariyongereye mu bihe vya kera.Taxes increased in the times of old.
• Ese amakoro yose yaratanzwe ku gihe?Were all the taxes paid on time?
• Abaturage bamwe ntibashobora gutanga amakoro asabwa.Some citizens cannot pay the required taxes.
• Ubuyobozi buzooshiraho amakoro mashasha ku bidandazwa.The administration will impose new taxes on goods.

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