Kirundi
guheha
Word parts: gu-heha
gu-HE-ha
How to say it
Kirundiguhehagu-HE-hasoon
Englishto blow alongsoon
Frenchsouffler, essuyersoon
Meaning
to blow gently and steadily, as wind does, or to wipe a baby clean, as a mother caring for her child.
Good to know
to blow along; to wipe up (esp. mother wiping baby) hēhe where? (in questions only)
Examples
- Umuyaga urahaheha ku gitondo cose.The wind blows gently all morning.
- Mama arahaheha umwana amaze kwibaguza.Mother is wiping the baby clean after he messed himself.
- Ntuheheshe umwana amazi akonje cane.Do not wipe the baby with water that is too cold.
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