kwihonda

How to say it

Meaning

to strike oneself, for example with a hammer or heavy object.

Good to know

to strike oneself (as with hammer)

Examples

• Yihonze mu kuboko igihe yaturikaga inzu.He struck himself on the hand while building the house.
• Ntukihonde, itondere ico ukora.Don't strike yourself, be careful with what you're doing.
• Ese wihonze gute mu kuboko?How did you strike yourself on the hand?
• Azokwihonda niba adatondereye igihe akoresha inyundo.He will hit himself if he isn't careful while using the hammer.