incungu

How to say it

Meaning

a sum of money or price paid to free someone held captive; a ransom.

Good to know

also used in a religious sense of Christ's sacrifice as a 'ransom' for sin.

Examples

• Abanyabyaha basabye incungu kugira ngo barekure umufatanyi.The kidnappers demanded a ransom to release the hostage.
• Ese bazishyura incungu?Will they pay the ransom?
• Nta ncungu yishyuwe kuri uwo mufatanyi.No ransom was paid for that hostage.
• Bazasaba incungu nini niba badahawe ubufasha.They will demand a large ransom if not given help.

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