igisaga

How to say it

Meaning

an amount left over beyond what is needed; a surplus, such as extra cloth left after making a garment.

Good to know

Often used of fabric or food left over after use, rather than money.

Examples

• Uyu mwenda ufise igisaga kinini inyuma.This dress has a big surplus of cloth at the back.
• Ese hasigaye igisaga cy'ifunguro?Is there any surplus food left?
• Nta gisaga twasize ku meza.We left no surplus on the table.
• Tuzogurisha igisaga c'imyaka twahinze.We will sell the surplus of the crops we grew.

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