imfunya

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Meaning

a child who fails to grow or develop normally, often due to illness or malnutrition.

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Used to express concern for a child's development.

Examples

• Imfunya akwiye kwitabwaho n’ababyeyi be.A child that doesn't grow properly needs attention from their parents.
• Tugomba gufasha imfunya kugira ngo ikure neza.We must help the child that doesn't grow properly so they can grow well.
• Uwo mwana ni imfunya, ntiyongera kwiyongera mu bunini.That child is stunted, he isn't growing bigger anymore.
• Kubera iki uwo mwana ari imfunya?Why is that child not growing properly?

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