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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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