guhwirima

How to say it

Meaning

to speak in a low or unclear way so that others hear a voice but cannot make out the words.

Good to know

Describes mumbling or muttering, whether from shyness, illness, or speaking to oneself.

Examples

• Umugabo arahwirima, ntawumva ico avuga.The man is mumbling, no one can hear what he's saying.
• Mbega urahwirima kubera ubwoba?Are you mumbling out of fear?
• Ntahwirima igihe avugana n'abakuru.He doesn't mumble when speaking with elders.
• Azohwirima niba afise isoni.He will mumble if he is shy.