Kinyarwanda
kuzigama
Word parts: ku-zigama
koo-zee-GAH-mah
How to say it
Kinyarwandakuzigamakoo-zee-GAH-mahsoon
Englishto savesoon
Frenchsauver, guérir, secourir, soignersoon
Meaning
to set something aside now, especially money, so that it will be available later.
Good to know
to save (as, money), keep
Examples
- Umukozi azigama amafaranga make buri kwezi.The worker saves a little money every month.
- Uzigama amafaranga yo kwiga kwawe?Are you saving money for your studies?
- Ntabwo yazigamye ayo mafaranga, yayakoresheje yose.He didn't save that money, he spent it all.
- Tuzagomba kuzigama kugira ngo dushobore kwishyura amashuri.We will need to save so that we can afford tuition.
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