guhumeka

How to say it

Meaning

to take air into and out of the lungs.

Good to know

the everyday word for breathing; related is guhumeka neza (to breathe easily, be relieved).

Examples

• Umwana arahumeka neza nyuma yo gukina.The child breathes well after playing.
• Ese urahumeka neza iyo wiruka?Do you breathe well when you run?
• Ntahumeka neza afite ibicurane.He isn't breathing well, he has a cold.
• Uzahumeka neza nimara kunywa umuti.You will breathe better once you take the medicine.

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