guhonga

How to say it

Meaning

to give someone money or gifts to win them over, or to make amends by offering compensation.

Good to know

covers both an outright bribe and a legitimate gift of reparation, such as to a family one has wronged.

Examples

• Umucuruzi arahonga umukozi w'ubutegetsi kugira ntamubuze urwandiko.The businessman is bribing the official so he will not deny him the document.
• Umuryango warahonze uwo bahemukiye inka nyinshi.The family made reparations to the one they wronged with many cows.
• Ntuhonge umucamanza, ni icaha gikomeye.Do not bribe the judge, it is a serious crime.