Kirundi
guhenura
Word parts: gu-henura
gu-he-NU-ra
How to say it
Kirundiguhenuragu-he-NU-rasoon
Englishto tear downsoon
Frenchdémolir, faire tombersoon
Meaning
to tear down a structure, causing it to collapse.
Good to know
the transitive counterpart of guhenuka.
Examples
- Abubatsi barahenura urukuta rwononekaye.The builders are tearing down the damaged wall.
- Ntuhenure iyo nzu itaratekerezwako neza.Do not tear down that house without thinking it through.
- Ntuhenure urukuta rutari mu kaga.Do not tear down a wall that is not in danger.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.