amakoro

How to say it

Meaning

Compulsory payments historically made to the state; taxes.

Good to know

plural of ikoro (i-/ama- class); historical term for the colonial-era head tax, now used broadly for taxes.

Examples

• Amakoro yariyongereye uyu mwaka.Taxes increased this year.
• Ese abaturage bose bishyura amakoro?Do all citizens pay taxes?
• Nta makoro twishyuye ku isambu yacu.We did not pay taxes on our field.
• Guverinoma izatanga amabwiriza mashya ku makoro.The government will issue new rules on taxes.

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