kunganira
koo-ngah-NEE-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakunganirakoo-ngah-NEE-rah
Englishto support, back up; to supplement
Frenchsoutenir, appuyer ; compléter
Meaning
To add help or means to what someone or something already has, so that it succeeds. In court it means to assist or represent someone.
Good to know
The one supported is the object: kunganira Leta, to back the government; kunganira ingengo y'imari, to supplement the budget. Umwunganizi mu mategeko is a defense lawyer.
Examples
- Umwunganizi mu mategeko azamwunganira mu rukiko.A lawyer will represent him in court.
- Leta yiyemeje kunganira abahinzi mu kugura ifumbire.The government has pledged to support farmers in buying fertilizer.
- Amafaranga y'impano yunganira ingengo y'imari.Grant money supplements the budget.
Forms
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