gusanganwa

How to say it

Meaning

to be caught holding or carrying something, often something incriminating.

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to be found in possession of

Examples

• Umusuma yarasanganywe n'ibintu yiba.The thief was found in possession of the stolen goods.
• Ntawukwiye gusanganwa ibintu atagira uburenganzira bwo gutwara.No one should be caught with things they have no right to carry.
• Wigeze usanganwa ikintu utari ufise uburenganzira bwo gutwara?Have you ever been caught with something you had no right to carry?
• Azosanganwa n'intwaro niba agiye guhiga adafise uruhusha.He'll be found in possession of a weapon if he goes hunting without a permit.