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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