Kirundi
guhofora
Word parts: gu-hofora
gu-ho-FO-ra
How to say it
Kirundiguhoforagu-ho-FO-rasoon
Englishto rub eyes in order to seesoon
Frenchse frotter les yeuxsoon
Meaning
to rub one's eyes in order to see clearly, especially after an eye ailment that has left them crusted.
Good to know
to rub eyes in order to see (esp. one who has been sick with uburire, rheum) hogi let's go!
Examples
- Umwana arahofora amaso amaze kubyuka.The child rubs his eyes after waking up.
- Ntuhofore amaso yawe amaboko yanduye.Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands.
- Ntuhofore amaso yawe uragenda uzava injira.Do not rub your eyes as you walk, you will run into something.
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