guhomba

How to say it

Meaning

to be poorly made and easily broken, as a badly fired clay pot, or to suffer a financial loss.

Good to know

used both for shoddy craftsmanship and for losing money in a deal.

Examples

• Iyi nzabya irahomba, ntizokwihangana.This pot is poorly made, it will not last.
• Umudandaji arahomba mu bucuruzi bwiwe.The trader is losing money in his business.
• Ntuhombe amafaranga menshi ku mushinga utaragenzuwe neza.Do not lose a lot of money on a project that has not been properly checked.