indimi

Kirundi

umuhisha

Word parts: umu-hisha

oo-moo-HEE-shah

How to say it

Kirundiumuhishaoo-moo-HEE-shahsoon
Englishsteamsoon
Frenchvapeursoon

Meaning

steam or vapor rising from something hot.

Good to know

class 3/4, plural imihisha.

Examples

  • Umuhisha usohoka ku nkono ishushe.Steam rises from the hot pot.
  • Umuhisha waratumye ntabone neza.The steam kept me from seeing clearly.
  • Ese wowe wibonye umuhisha usohoka ku mazi ashushe?Have you seen steam rise from hot water?

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