guhuma

How to say it

Meaning

to have lost the ability to see, to be without sight.

Good to know

a stative verb for a lasting condition; the related noun impumyi means a blind person.

Examples

• Umukecuru arahuma amaso yombi.The old woman is blind in both eyes.
• Ese uwo mugabo arahuma?Is that man blind?
• Ntahuma, gusa akoresha ibirahuri.He isn't blind, he just uses glasses.
• Nk'uko umuganga avuga, azahuma niba atavuwe.According to the doctor, he will go blind if he isn't treated.

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