gucunga
goo-CHOO-ngah
How to say it
Kinyarwandagucungagoo-CHOO-ngahsoon
Englishto manage, look after; to keep watch onsoon
Frenchgérer, veiller sur ; surveillersoon
Meaning
To look after something so that it is kept safe and used wisely, such as money, security or one's own feelings. It can also mean to watch someone closely.
Good to know
Gucunga umutungo, to manage property or funds; gucunga umutekano, to keep order and security. Imicungire, management, comes from it.
Examples
- Yize uko bacunga amafaranga y'ikigo.He learned how a company's money is managed.
- Abapolisi bacunga umutekano ku kibuga cy'indege.Police keep security at the airport.
- Iga gucunga uburakari bwawe.Learn to control your anger.
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