impongano

How to say it

Meaning

something given to make up for a wrong or to influence a decision; compensation, a bribe, or reparation.

Good to know

context determines whether the sense leans toward legitimate reparation or an illicit bribe.

Examples

• Yatanze impongano ku muryango w'uwapfuye.He gave reparations to the deceased's family.
• Ntabwo impongano ye yakiriwe.His bribe wasn't accepted.
• Ese urukiko rwategetse impongano?Did the court order compensation?
• Bamwe basaba impongano mbere yo gukora akazi kabo neza.Some demand a bribe before doing their job properly.

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