Kirundi
guhwahura
Word parts: gu-hwahura
goo-hwah-HOO-rah
How to say it
Kirundiguhwahuragoo-hwah-HOO-rahsoon
Englishto make lightsoon
Frenchallégersoon
Meaning
to make something lighter in weight.
Good to know
The causative of guhwahuka.
Examples
- Bahwahuye umuzigo bakuyemwo ibintu bimwebimwe.They lightened the load by removing some things from it.
- Twagerageje guhwahura agatebo mbere yo kugatwara.We tried to lighten the basket before carrying it.
- Ntukahwahure iyo misigo mu buryo bubi.Don't lighten that load carelessly.
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