kuvyimba

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Meaning

for a part of the body, or something else, to swell and increase in size.

Good to know

an infinitive verb (ku- class) commonly used of an injury, insect bite, or illness that causes swelling.

Examples

• Ukuguru kwiwe kwashobora kuvyimba nimba atakivuye.His leg could swell up if it is not treated.
• Ese ijosi ryawe riratangura kuvyimba?Is your neck starting to swell up?
• Ntibisanzwe ko igituza kitavyimba nyuma y'uko umuntu akubiswe.It's not unusual for the chest to swell up after someone is hit.
• Nimba yumaze gukoswa n'inzuki, ukuboko kwiwe kuragiye kuvyimba.If he has been stung by a bee, his arm is going to swell up.

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