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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