umwuka

How to say it

Meaning

the air taken in and let out of the lungs; breath, or more broadly, spirit.

Good to know

Also used figuratively for 'spirit,' as in umwuka wera, the Holy Spirit.

Examples

• Yafashe umwuka munini.He took a big breath.
• Ese umwuka wawe urumva neza?Are you breathing well?
• Nta mwuka agifite.He no longer has breath, he has died.
• Umwuka uzagaruka mu myanya y'ubuhumekero.Breath will return to the lungs.

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