Kirundi
guhina
Word parts: gu-hina
goo-HEE-nah
How to say it
Kirundiguhinagoo-HEE-nahsoon
Englishto sum upsoon
Frenchrésumer, croiser les brassoon
Meaning
To fold the arms or bend the knees, as a gesture of resignation or respect.
Good to know
verb.
Examples
- Yarahinye amaboko.He folded his arms.
- Nti bahinye amavi imbere y'umukuru.They didn't bend their knees before the chief.
- Tuzohina amaboko turindiriye.We will fold our arms and wait.
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