kugira ngo

How to say it

Meaning

so that, in order that; used to introduce a purpose clause.

Good to know

conjunction; introduces a purpose clause, meaning 'so that' or 'in order that'.

Examples

• Yiyeguye kugira ngo abone akazi.He worked hard so that he could get a job.
• Ese wakoze iki kugira ngo utsinde?What did you do in order to pass?
• Ntabwo nabigenje kugira ngo mbeshye.I did not do it in order to lie.
• Tuzitegura kugira ngo tudatinda.We will prepare so that we are not late.

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