Kirundi
guhuma
Word parts: gu-huma
goo-HOO-mah
How to say it
Kirundiguhumagoo-HOO-mahsoon
Englishto be blindsoon
Frenchêtre aveuglesoon
Meaning
to lose the ability to see, to be without sight.
Good to know
Describes physical blindness; also used figuratively of someone blind to the truth.
Examples
- Uwo mugabo arahuma.That man is blind.
- Mbega arahuma kuva akivuka?Is he blind from birth?
- Ntahuma, gusa ntabona neza.He isn't blind, he just doesn't see well.
- Nimba adakingiwe, azohuma.If he isn't treated, he will go blind.
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