guhihima

How to say it

Meaning

to speak in a low murmur, so that others hear a voice but cannot make out the words.

Good to know

verb guhihima; used when someone speaks unintelligibly under their breath, often out of anger or embarrassment.

Examples

• Arahihima mu kanwa, ntawumva ico avuga.He is mumbling, no one hears what he says.
• Ese uzohihima ubwo uri kubabara?Do you mumble when you are hurt?
• Ntawuhihima igihe avuga ivy'ukuri.He doesn't mumble when he speaks the truth.
• Azohihima niba atinya kuvuga ku mugaragaro.He will mumble if he's afraid to speak openly.