Kirundi
guhengama
Word parts: gu-hengama
gu-he-NGA-ma
How to say it
Kirundiguhengamagu-he-NGA-masoon
Englishto tip head to one sidesoon
Frenchpencher la tête, se penchersoon
Meaning
to tip one's head to one side, or to lean over at an angle.
Good to know
to tip head to one side; to lean over
Examples
- Umwana arahengama ngo yumve neza.The child tips his head to hear better.
- Igiti carahengama kubera umuyaga mwinshi.The tree is leaning over because of the strong wind.
- Ntuhengame ku ntebe, urashobora kugwa.Do not lean over on the chair, you might fall.
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