gutanga

How to say it

Meaning

to hand something over to someone, whether as a gift, a payment, or a formal submission.

Good to know

a very common verb; also used idiomatically for being ahead of others, arriving first, and, of a king, dying.

Examples

• Umukozi aratanga raporo yiwe ku mukuru we.The employee submits his report to his boss.
• Ntatanga amafaranga atagira icizigiro.He does not give money without good reason.
• Mbega watanze impapuro zawe ryari?When did you submit your papers?
• Tanga iyo mfuko umuhaye, arindiriye!Hand him that bag, he's waiting!

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