gutenzekanya

How to say it

Meaning

to lose interest in something, to stop putting effort into a task one used to do faithfully.

Good to know

to lose interest; to not keep at the job faithfully

Examples

• Umukozi aratenzekanya akazi kiwe kubera umushahara muto.The worker loses interest in his job because of the low pay.
• Ntatenzekanya akazi ka Imana.He does not neglect God's work.
• Mbega kuki waratenzekanije amasomo yawe?Why have you lost interest in your studies?
• Ntutenzekanye akazi kawe, kagufasha kubaho!Don't lose interest in your work, it's what supports you!