Kirundi
guhangwaho
Word parts: gu-hangwaho
goo-hahn-gwah-HOH
How to say it
Kirundiguhangwahogoo-hahn-gwah-HOHsoon
Englishto be possessed bysoon
Frenchêtre possédé parsoon
Meaning
To be under the influence or control of a spirit; to be possessed by something.
Good to know
verb, traditional/spiritual register.
Examples
- Bavuze ko yahangwaho n'umuzimu.They said he was possessed by a spirit.
- Nti twemera ko yahangwaho.We don't believe he was possessed.
- Mbega koko yarahangwaho n'ico kintu?Was he truly possessed by that thing?
- Bavuga ko azohangwaho niba adasenze.They say he will be possessed if he doesn't pray.
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