kwongera

How to say it

Meaning

to repeat or do something again, or to add more to something, increasing it.

Good to know

very common word; also used for increasing an amount, e.g. kwongera umushahara (to raise the salary).

Examples

• Ndashaka kwongera kubona uwo mukino.I want to see that game again.
• Umukoresha yagerageje kwongera umushahara w'abakozi.The employer tried to raise the workers' salaries.
• Ntiyashoboye kwongera ibiribwa ku bashitsi.He wasn't able to give the guests more food.
• Uzokwongera ryari umushahara wacu?When will you raise our salary?

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