guhema

How to say it

Meaning

to offer someone something and then take it back, or to make fun of someone in a mocking way.

Good to know

verb guhema; describes a teasing act of pretending to give something, or mocking someone.

Examples

• Yaramuhemye igikombe c'amazi.He offered him a cup of water and then took it back.
• Ese urahema abandi mu mukino?Do you tease others in the game?
• Ntawuhema umwana ku biryo.No one teases a child with food.
• Bazohema abo bagenzi babo mu mukino.They will tease their friends in the game.