guhinga

How to say it

Meaning

to twist something, such as an arm or a length of rope.

Good to know

not to be confused with the very common and unrelated-sounding guhinga meaning 'to cultivate, farm' — this entry is specifically the twisting sense.

Examples

• Ndahinga uru rugoi ngo rukomere.I am twisting this rope so it becomes strong.
• Ntuhinge ukuboko kw'umwana, urakumubabaza.Do not twist the child's arm, you will hurt him.
• Yarahinze umugozi kugira ukoreshwe mu kuboha inzu.He twisted the cord so it could be used to tie the house frame.

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