kwongeza

How to say it

Meaning

to give more of something, or to ask for more.

Good to know

close in meaning to kwongera, but leans toward the act of giving or asking for more.

Examples

• Ndashaka kwongeza ibiryo ku bashitsi.I want to give the guests more food.
• Umwana yagerageje kwongeza amata.The child asked for more milk.
• Ntashobora kwongeza amafaranga menshi nk'ayo.He can't give that much more money.
• Uzokwongeza iki ku muvyeyi wawe?What more will you give your parent?

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