guhumiriza
Word parts: gu-humiriza
goo-hoo-mee-REE-zah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhumirizagoo-hoo-mee-REE-zahai
Englishto close one's eyesai
Frenchfermer les yeuxai
Meaning
to shut one's eyes, usually to rest or fall asleep.
Good to know
This word is used when talking about shutting your eyes, typically to relax.
Examples
- Ndi guhuhumiriza mbere yo kuryama.I am closing my eyes before sleeping.
- Yahumirije amaso mu gitondo.She closed her eyes in the morning.
- Umwana arahumiriza kugira ngo asinzire.The child closes his eyes so he can fall asleep.
- Ese urahumiriza iyo uruhuka?Do you close your eyes when you rest?
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