gusongera

How to say it

Meaning

to support and back a proposal already put forward by someone else, especially in a meeting.

Good to know

formal register, used in meetings or debates when backing a motion that has already been raised.

Examples

• Nasongeye icyifuzo cy'umuvugizi wacu mu nama.I seconded our spokesperson's proposal in the meeting.
• Ni nde wasongeye iyo ngingo?Who seconded that motion?
• Ntawe wasongeye icyo yavuze.No one backed what he said.
• Turasaba ko hari usongera iki cyemezo kugira ngo gitorwe.We ask that someone second this decision so it can be voted on.

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