indimi

Kirundi

guhwinyiriza

Word parts: gu-hwinyiriza

goo-hwee-nyee-REE-zah

How to say it

Kirundiguhwinyirizagoo-hwee-nyee-REE-zahsoon
Englishto squintsoon
Frenchlouchersoon

Meaning

to look at something with the eyes partly closed, especially against bright light.

Good to know

A synonym of guhunyereza, used for squinting the eyes against strong light.

Examples

  • Arahwinyiriza areba izuba.He's squinting looking at the sun.
  • Mbega urahwinyiriza kubera umuyaga?Are you squinting because of the wind?
  • Ntahwinyiriza n'iyo umuco ari mwinshi.He doesn't squint even in bright light.
  • Azohwinyiriza niba adafise ingofero.He will squint if he doesn't have a hat.

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