imfashanyo

How to say it

Meaning

money or resources given to support a person, project, or cause; a grant or aid.

Good to know

from the verb gufasha, 'to help'; used for financial aid from government, NGOs, or donors.

Examples

• Guverinoma yahaye abaturage imfashanyo.The government gave the residents a grant.
• Ese ushobora kubona imfashanyo yo kwiga?Can you get a grant for studying?
• Nta mfashanyo twabonye uyu mwaka.We received no grant this year.
• Bazatanga imfashanyo ku baturage bakennye.They will give grants to poor residents.