indimi

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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