gutongoza

How to say it

Meaning

to let grass grow unchecked in the family compound, to let hair grow long, or to let something entrusted to another increase or accrue while in their keeping.

Good to know

to leave grass and stuff growing in rugo; to let hair grow long; to lend something and not get it back soon; to entrust something to another and it increases while there

Examples

• Yatongoje ivyatsi mu rugo rwiwe kubera indwara.He let the grass grow unchecked in his compound because of illness.
• Ese uzotongoza umusatsi wawe igihe kirekire?Are you going to let your hair grow long for a long time?
• Ntitongoza amatungo y'abandi ata mpamvu.One doesn't leave others' livestock to accrue without good reason.
• Nimba adasubiza amahera vuba, azoyatongoza akongera.If he doesn't return the money soon, he'll let it accumulate further.