| Prefix Stem Tone POS Class Gloss Perfect Causative Reconstruction aci- pref. 2b class 1b plural marker. ci- pref. 7 class 7 prefix. uwe LH pron. 1st pers. plur. we; us. une(eji) LHHH pron. 1st pers. sing., I. tu- pref. 1st person plural subject marker; class 13 noun prefix; class 13 subject marker. vanya mmwe L pron. 2a 2nd pers. plur. (emphatic) you; "you there". mmwe(eji) HHH pron. 2nd pers. sing., you. vanya wo L pron. 2a 3rd pers. plur. (emphatic) they; that lot. mw- iipwa LHL n. 1 son or daughter of a (man's) sister. ci- tutu HL n. 7 ashpit; a rubbish heap. di- ijani LLH n. 5 baboon. ci- sapo HH n. 7 bag, formerly made of barkcloth, for carrying food on a journey. n- saku HL n. 3 bag (in general); the bellows of a forge: a whole goat (or other skin) sewn up and a nozzle introduced. N- jaavi LLL n. 9 bag of plaited palm-leaf having a flap. lu- piinda LLL n. 11 bag of salt. ci- wuko LL n. 7 bag, the mouth of which is closed by a string. ci- kolomo LLL n. 7 ball of fur often found in the stomach of carnivores but may be picket up after having been vomited. n- toolaanje HHLLL n. 3 bamboo having a large bore. ci- lova LL n. 7 bamboo needle; a big needle used to sew shoes, bags, soccer balls, atc. by hand. lu- teepa LLL n. 11 bamboo support for a net; a fishing-rod. N- jijo HH n. 9 ban, prohibition, taboo. di- goombo HLL n. 5 banana. ci- goombo HLL n. 7 banana tree. n'- jiinga HLL n. 3 bank of clouds on the horizon; rain at a distance; a fool, simpleton. ci- koloongo LLLL n. 7 barbed spear. ci- laangasya LLLL n. 7 bare, open, place (devoid of trees or grass). di- kuungwa LHL n. 5 bark canoe. lu- kalekale LLLL n. 11 basin. ci- tuundu LHL n. 7 basket. lu- valavala HHLL n. 11 batten made of reeds or split bamboo used as a purline or for the horizontal members of a wll or fence. di- poopola LLLH n. 5 batten tied to the rafters, under them. di- sejele LLL n. 5 bead apron. ci- tuunga HLL n. 7 bead cap worn by women. m- picila HHL n. 3 bead waistband. di- kuungaji LLLL n. 5 bead, waistbelt, worn by women. n'- goomba LHL n. 3 beam; the ridge pole of a roof. ci- jaawo LHL n. 7 bear-feast for those who have helped with the hoeing. lu- tewu LL n. 11 beard. n'oombe LLL n. 9 beast (ox or cow); cattle. c- uumba LHL n. 7 bedroom. ci- ndaanda LLL n. 7 bedstead. wu- saangwaadi HHLLL n. 14 bedstead built of four forked poles fixed in the floor and supporting a platform of poles or bamboos which is padded with grass. N- amboola LLHL n. 9 bee that has lost its sting; an impotent man, an eunuch. di- kaanda LLL n. 5 beer-basket. di- goombela LLLH n. 5 beetle, black with red spots, used as poison (it contains Cantharides). N- antundiila LLLLL n. 9 beetle that secretes a fluid that blisters the skin. n'- njusi LL n. 1 begger; gecko lizard. ci- taandilo LLLL n. 7 beginning. salaamba LLLL n. 9 bell. di- iwuji LHL n. 5 bent tree forming the spring of a trap. N- jiinga LLL n. 9 bicycle. n- kaaso HHH n. 3 bier. n- seewa HLL n. 3 bignonaceous tree (Markamia obtusifolia); the leaves are often smoked mixed with tobacco; a kind of bead. n- kokonaasiimba LLLLHHL n. 3 bignoniaceous tree (Stereospermum kunthianum). ma- koombe HLL n. 6 billy-goat. toonde LLH n. 9 billy-goat. lu- kata HH n. 11 binder of bark-cloth worn after child-birth; the anus. di- veleko LLL n. 5 binder worn after childbirth. ci- juni LL n. 7 bird (generic term). ci- palangwiiso LLLLL n. 7 bird's foot; a footprint of a bird. ci- koombwa LHL n. 7 bit of broken gourd, of tortoise-shell, egg-shell, etc. di- gombeesa LHLL n. 5 blanket. di- tuusa LLL n. 5 blister; the placental membranes. n- numika HHL n. 1 blood-letter (by cupping). N- je H n. 9 blue scorpion. n- kwaala LHL n. 3 blunt arrow for shooting birds. m- peelo LLL n. 3 blunt arrow for shooting birds. n- tiina LHL n. 3 blunt arrow for shooting birds. ci- tiinjitiinji LLLLLL n. 7 bog or quagmire; sudd; a floating mass of lotus. ci- suumbukute HHLLL n. 7 boil. di- iwupa LHH n. 5 bone. ci- matilo HHH n. 7 bottle-shaped "basket" plastered with clay for storing food. n- cinjiika LLLL n. 3 boundary. m- pika LH n. 3 boundary; border. lu- goomba LHL n. 11 boundary (esp. of a garden). ma- diile LLH n. 6 boundary, limit. ci- tutuumba LLLL n. 7 bow permanently bent and therefore useless; a snare of small game consisting of a noose attached to a bent sapling. wu- kuunje HLL n. 14 bow (weapon). lu- siinga LHL n. 11 bow-string; a bracelet of elephant hair. ci- dawaati LHLL n. 7 box. n- soongolo LLLL n. 3 boy not yet initiated; male slave. N- ankopoka LLLH n. 1b boy or girl who has just past the initiation ceremonies. n- soombwe LLL n. 1 boy who has been initiated but is either unmarried or has not yet begotten a child. ci- goombe LLL n. 7 bracelet of plaited grass. ci- pidigo LLL n. 7 bracelet or necklace made of plaited grass decorated with beads. lu- jaambi HHH n. 11 branch of a tree. N-yaambi di- wupulu LLH n. 5 branch of a tree freshly cut; a cutting or graft. lu- saambi HLL n. 11 sin. lu- syeenje LHL n. 11 brass bracelet. di- veele HHH n. 5 breast (mamma); matrilinear group composing all the descendants of a single ancestress. n- noombelwa HHLL n. 1 bride. n- noombela HHLL n. 1 bridegroom. ci- pyaaji HHH n. 7 broom having a long handle. di- isuku LLL n. 5 brown sweet fruit with four to six seeds from Nsuku tree ( Uapaca kirkiana). lu- kolopoci LLLL n. 11 brumble (shrub): Rubus rigidus, or schefferi. ci- simu HH n. 7 buckle. N- jati LH n. 9 buffalo. N- guunguni LLHL n. 9 bug. ci- tupa HL n. 7 bulbous root used for fish poison; stubble (of grass, grain, etc.). di- itesi LLH n. 5 bull-frog. lu- polopolo LLLL n. 11 bullet. N- guunja LLL n. 9 bunch. n- koonga LLL n. 3 bunch of bananas (complete); corner of the loin-cloth hanging down. n- sweeta LHL n. 3 bunch of threaded beads. n- teelasi LLLL n. 3 bund. n- taambala LLLL n. 3 bundle; a load of things tied together. ma- kupete HHL n. 6 bundle of bamboos (or similar) suspended in the garden and set like a trap; in falling it scares away a marauding animal. di- tooci LHL n. 5 bundle of corn-cobs tied in pairs; a bunch of any heads of corn tied together. di- teenje LLL n. 5 bundle of firewood, poles, reeds, etc.; faggot. n- saanga HHH n. 3 bundle of foodstuff (e.g., peanuts, groundnuts, sweet potatoes, etc.) tied in grass for storage. di- puunda LLL n. 5 (a bundle of ) objects (usually clothes) wrapped in a large piece of cloth (e.g., a bedsheet) in a such a way that it can be carried on back. ci- ngaanje LHL n. 7 bundle of twigs tied up to be boiled and the water drunk as medicine. c- eendamatala LLHLHL n. 7 bunting ( Emberiza cabanisi). mw- iimbila LLLL n. 3 burrow. n- calamila HHLL n. 3 caesalpinaceous tree (Cassia abbreviata); a sp. of elm (Celtis durandii). n- ceenga LHL n. 3 caesalpiniaceous tree (Isoberlinia globiflora). di- icidi LHL n. 5 cage trap for leopards. N- gamiya LHL n. 9 camel. di- soongola meembe LLLLLHL n. 5 canine tooth. n- siinga LLL n. 3 cannon. w- ato LL n. 14 canoe. ci- googo LLL n. 7 cap. ci- siindi HLL n. 7 cap worn by Coast Arabs, usually black. di- nyeenyeewu HHLHL n. 5 Carpenter Bee. ci- laasi HLL n. 7 cartridge. ci- polopolo LLLL n. 7 cartridge. ma- gaambo LLL n. 6 case-at-law; ground for complaint; trouble (in general). m- puudi LLL n. 3 castrated man or animal; an eunuch; one who is impotent. di- wuungu LHL n. 5 caterpillar; a grub, maggot. ci- wuungu LHL n. 7 caterpillar of any kind. n- naanjilo LLLL n. 3 celastraceous tree (Mystroxylum aethiopicum). di- jongoolo HHHL n. 5 centipede; a millipede. di- jelenyeesya HHHHL n. 5 centipede the hairs of which cause intense irritation. n- kuupu HLL n. 3 chain (esp. one for ornament); a necklace. m- paando LLL n. 3 chair. ci- ndooko HLL n. 7 chancre, whether "hard" (syphilitic) or "soft"; secondary syphilis. n- tiindo LLL n. 3 change; news. di- ipato LHH n. 5 charge of gun-powder. ci- kopela HLL n. 7 charm against injury in war. ci- lago LL n. 7 charm; amulet; medicine. lu- vilaango HLLH n. 11 charm causing popularity or success in hunting; a fascinating personality; personal magnetism. ci- diisi LHL n. 7 charm or amulet worn round the neck . n- naasa LLL n. 3 charm or medicine on a string, worn on head, neck or chest. wuumba LLL n. 10 charm put in the garden or granary as protection; different types of smell. ci- wukaambidi HHHHL n. 7 charm which attracts people to settle in one's village. lu- wuunga LLL n. 11 charm which, when introduced into a village, causes fatal epidemic. di isoto LLH n. 5 chasm; hole. N- jeleengo LLLL n. 9 chatty, jovial person; insight, keenness of vision, intelligence. di- wiiwi LHL n. 5 chicken. mw- aanace LLHL n. 1 child. ci- paande LHL n. 7 chip. ci- patu LL n. 7 chip. di- palamaandu LLLHL n. 5 chip adzed off; a splinter; a scale of a fish; a piece of bark detached from a tree or pole. n- nasala HLL n. 1 Christian. Erroneouly, but very generally, used to designate a Muslim. ci- tuungulu HHLL n. 7 circular batten securing the bamboo rafters of round house; a hoop; a wheel. n- kuuka LHL n. 3 circular house. lu- paande LHL n. 11 circular-shaped piece of a shell formerly greatly prized and worn only by Chiefs. n- taanda ndumbidi LLLHLL n. 3 climber (Psychotria sp.). n- tamba wodo LLHL n. 3 climbing bean (Phaseolus lunatus), similar to "butter beans" or "Lima" beans. m- pakula LLL n. 3 climbing plant (Gymnosporia senegalensis). It bears a soft yellow fruit and has white thorns. tangaale LLLL n. 9 climbing plant (Mukuna sp.), allied to Buffalo-bean or Cow-itch bean devoid of stinging hairs. The seeds re edible but require leaching. nakatoongole LLHHLL n. 9 climbing shrub (Canavalia gladiata), the "Jack Bean". n- ndogoodya HLLL n. 3 climbing shrub (Landolphia florida). It produces a milky sap resembling rubber. luu- ngusi LL n. 11 climbing shrub (Pterolobium exosum). di- goongolomwa HHLLL n. 5 clod of sugar, salt, etc. n- tuumbo LLL n. 3 close-fitting based waist-band. n- kooko LLL n. 3 cloth of interwoven blue and white threads; sp. of mitle having conspicous flowers (Combretum trichopetalum); a herd of game. m- piindo LHL n. 3 cloth worn in Hindu fashion: one corner passed between the legs and secured at the back. di- wuunde LLL n. 5 cloud. N- doonga HLL n. 9 club; a truncheon. ci- sagwa HL n. 7 cluster ("hand") of bananas. ci- maanga HLL n. 7 cob of corn. tambaala LLLL n. 9 cock (domestic); the Stone-chat (Saxicola torquata); Cock-crow. n- cooco LLL n. 3 cock's comb; hair dressed in imitation of a cock's comb. di- ngoole LLL n. 5 coconut. n'- goole LHL n. 3 coconut palm. ci- siingwa HHL n. 7 coil of tobacco. ci- sisiimbepo HHHHL n. 7 cold damp place, esp., in a house; a damp house. di- itupi LLL n. 5 clod of earth or clay. saambo LHL n. 10 collection of thin brass wire; spokes; any collection of wire. ci- gweena LLL n. 7 colored cloth; an old knife. ci- peeso HHL n. 7 comb. n- cewule HHL n. 3 combretaceous tree (Pteleopsis myrtifolia). ci- kudiwuungu LLLLL n. 7 combretaceous tree ( Terminalia spp.). n- kukwe HL n. 3 combretaceous tree (Terminalia spp.). di- lamulo HHH n. 5 command; order; law. di- lajisyo LLL n. 5 commission (errand); a delegation of authority. acikwa Amweenye LLHHLLL n. 1a complimentary way of referring to a male infant's mother. acikwa Apuna LLHHHL n. 1a complimentary way of referring to a female infant's mother. lw- aadi LHL n. 11 council; the representative of a chief; an embassy. di- kaango LLL n. 5 condition which causes a woman's children to die young. n- temela HHH n. 3 confidence (secret); a council; deliberations on public or (esp.) private affairs. nanneembwe LLLL n. 9 conical bullet. ci- viga LH n. 7 cooking pot; almost any kind of pot. ci- tuundu HLL n. 7 coop or house for fowls or pidgeons. n- sakulo LLL n. 3 cooperative hunting with beaters, dogs, nets or several guns; by extension, a volley. n- kwiingwiisu HHLLH n. 3 Coral tree (Erythrina humei), a shrub having red flowers and seeds and allied to the "Kaffir Boom" of S. Africa. ci- igwe LL n. 7 cord of plaited wool or thread; braid. ci- soonde LHL n. 7 corn cob striped of the seeds. c- ana HH n. 7 corneal opacity; a cataract (in the eye) in early stage; egg with foetus. lu- tuumba HLL n. 11 corner of a room or house. N- dumuula LLHL n. 9 corner or small enclosed space in a house like a niche or recess. ci- taanda HLL n. 7 corpse. n- teembo LLL n. 3 corpse. nanduumbo LLLL n. 9 corpulent man (equiv. "a bladder of lard"). ci- didi LL n. 7 couch made of clay for use as either bed or sit. lu- kuumbi LLL n. 11 council; a meeting . di- nyoomwa LLL n. 5 council held in private. m- puuti HHH n. 3 counsellor; an assessor. ci- laambo LHL n. 7 country; territory ruled by a single chief. lu- tiindisyo LLLL n. 11 waywardness; cantankerousness. lu- gaango HHL n. 11 crack; anus. N- deenya LLL n. 9 crack; a flaw. n'- daala HLL n. 3 crack in a pot or wall. di- isilu LLL n. 5 crack in the skin at the edge of the sole. puundi LLL n. 1b craftman; an expert; hunter. ci- teetele HHHH n. 7 crate for carrying live fowls. ci- tuungula LLLH n. 7 creeper bearing edible fruit. The seeds are used as beads. wu- vivi HL n. 14 creeper bearing red berries with white tips sometimes used as beads. n- kwaandula HHLL n. 3 creeper: green, or "cat", briar (Similax kraussiana); wild sarsaparilla. lu- vaandasi LLLL n. 11 creeper said to have the property of separating itself from the parent plant and attaching itself elsewhere. nan'goneka HLLL n. 9 creeper, the fruit of which yields a black dye. n- kuta LL n. 3 creeper used as a substitute for rope. The sap is drinkable in need; woven bag for straining beer. n- taambe HLL n. 3 creeper used as a substitute for rope (Cissus patiolata, var.). ma- wuungo LLL n. 6 creeper used for rope; envy; jealous; backbiting. lu- kaadi LHL n. 11 crescent moon; crescent. yigala LLL ind. certain amount. N- gweena LLL n. 9 crocodile. n- salaaba LHLL n. 3 cross. nsivani LHL n. 1b cross cousin - son or daughter of paternal aunt or maternal uncle; a birth-mark. n- sivani LHL n. 1 cross-cousin - a son or daughter of paternal aunt or maternal uncle; birth-mark. di- kuuga HLL n. 5 crowd in motion. ci- suundi HHH n. 7 crowd. menya! HL interj. cry used in setting on a dog. di- taanga LLL n. 5 cucumber. ci- goongo LLL n. 7 cudgel; a hunchback. ci- wuvi HL n. 7 cupping horn; a sp. of cuckoo, black and grey. lu- jidima LLH n. 11 current in a stream. N-jidima di- lweeso LLL n. 5 curse. N- biindo HHH n. 9 curve, arc; piece of twisted grass used for wiping out food utensils. N- gwaambo LLL n. 9 curved knife, usually having two handles, used for hollowing out a drum; a "spoon" used for cleaning off sweat. ci- diinga LHL n. 7 custom; instinct; prudence. n- siinga HLL n. 3 cylindrical section of bark about two feet deep, of the full circumference of a large tree, sewn up and used as a bee-hive or pidgeon-cote. ma- wuundi LLL n. 6 dance at girls' initiation ceremonies in which the girls wear head-dresses, skirts and armlets made of plaited stalks of corn or sorghum. di- njawuule LLLL n. 6 dance perfomed after hunting considerable quantity of game. -cimula HHL v. 15 dance with rasttles on the ankles. -cimwiile di- kon'oonda HHHL n. 5 dead (barkless ) tree; a wood-pecker (Picidae); a sterile man or woman; noisy, talkative person. n- sagala LLH n. 3 dead branch of a tree; a branch (complete) torn or cut from a tree; bough (fresh and green) put on a path, closing it, as a direction, or on dead game as a token of ownership by the hunter. N- dondooca LLLH n. 9 dead person brought to semi-life by witchcraft and employed by a wizard as a "familiar". ci- laaka HHH n. 7 dead tree. nam'budiwudi LLLLL n. 9 deaf person; a disobedient (argumentative) person. (One who habitually says: "What?", "Why?"). ma- ngaava LLL n. 6 debts; a loans. ma- goongo HHH n. 6 debts; reasons. n- cisu LH n. 3 decoction of water in which leaves of hardwood trees have been soaked; it is sprinkled on pots which have just been burnt in order them from going soft. di- iwugu LHL n. 5 deep hole; a large hole in a tree. di- ceemba LHL n. 5 deep hole or chasm; a crater; a precipice; a landslip or "wash-out". ci- lema LH n. 7 deformity. ma- n'uungutu LLLL n. 6 deformity, esp. from a disease or accident. di- diinda LHL n. 5 deposit; a guarantee; bail. ci- miko LL n. 7 deposit against a fine; any payment "on account". ci- tuluka LLH n. 7 descent, slope (down). ci- naava LHL n. 7 disease causing a red-coloring of the lips. ci- veengwa LLH n. 7 disease causing patches on the head as a result of falling of the hair. If not readily treated the patches become wounds. It is believed to be caused by consumption of certain type of meat. ci- lweele HHH n. 7 disease; illness; patient. ci- kuuse LHL n. 7 disease of the gums; pyorrhoea; scurvy. ci- kaanga HHH n. 7 disease of the skin causing discolored patches. ma- saame LHL n. 6 deserted village or its site. n'- diimba LHL n. 3 diaper (worn by a child or by a menstruating woman). ci- nonono HHH n. 7 difficulty. n- kakatuku LLLL n. 3 dipterocarpaceous tree (Monotes africanus). The wood is very hard; anything very hard and stiff. N- daka LL n. 9 disease characterized by dropsical symptoms caused by direct or indirect contact with a corpse unless averted by ritual bathing with certain special medicines. ci- toopa HHL n. 7 disease of fowls characterized by wheezing; the wheezing of bronchitis. n'aanga HLL n. 1 doctor (herbalist). N- bwa H n. 9 dog. n'- juwajuwa LLLL n. 3 dog-wood tree (Cornus volkensii). di- ilele LHL n. 5 doll made from three fruits of a loganiaceous tree ( Strychnos spinosa). ci- laango HHH n. 7 domestic animal; a pet. ci- laangwa LHL n. 7 domestic animal; a pet. n- naango LLL n. 3 doorway. di- taanga LHL n. 5 door. N- galakala LLLL n. 9 door-fastner. kaambanjuule LLLLLL n. 9 dove. tombodinyo LLHL n. 9 dragon-fly. tombolombo LHHL n. 9 dragon-fly. di- sagamilo LLLL n. 5 dream. ci- sasamudilo LLLLL n. 7 drink of beer in the morning after a debauch; a "pick me up". di- ndoondwa LHL n. 5 drop; the dew-lap. ci- langalanga HHHH n. 7 drought. N- goma LL n. 9 drum (generic term); a dance of any kind. *-goma; -ûoma di- vaata LHL n. 5 duck, drake. ci- kumweenje LLLL n. 7 dwarf. wu- luusa LLL n. 14 euphorbiaceous tree (Manniphyton africanum). lu- wuundo HHH n. 11 fabaceous plant ( Dalbergia sp.). lu- syuunga LHL n. 11 fabaceous plant ( Mundelea sericea). muu- njala LL n. 3 fabaceous tree (Aeschysnomene elaphroxylon). n- toondo LLL n. 3 fabaceous tree (Cordyla africana) bearing round yellow fruit. m- piindavaago HLLHHH n. 3 fabaceous tree (Craibia brevicaudata) and C. crassifolia). m- pakasa HHL n. 3 fabaceous tree (Longocarpus capassa). n- sugamwaana HHHHH n. 3 fabaceous tree (Ounocarpum kirkii, or O. setosum). N- bakasa LLL n. 9 fabaceous tree ( Pterocarpus rotundifolius). lu- nemela LLL n. 11 fabeceous tree ( Ounocarpum kirkii, or O. setosum). soongo HLL n. 9 fabulous snake reminiscent of a cockatrice or basilisk said to crow like a cock and, by some, and to have a comb, by others; the Buf-spotted Crake (Sarothrura elegans). Its call is attributted to the snake. n'- gogo LL n. 3 fallen tree or one or two trunks put across a stream and used as a bridge. ci- pumbudima LLLL n. 7 false alarm. lu- peepeelo LLLLL n. 11 fan. ci- petupetu HHHH n. 7 fan. n- kupudilo HHLH n. 3 fan; a fly swatter; a fly switch; a switch for beating dew from the grass in front of one. ci- leemba yileemba HLLLLHL n. 7 fashion of shaving the head in lines. ci- nonyelesyo LLLL n. 7 favor; pleasing. ci- poonda ntengo HHLLL n. 7 fee for the preparation of medicine. mw- iino LHL n. 1 fellow; a colleague; an intimate friend; an accomplice. m'- bele n'jakwe HHHH n. 1 fellow wife. va- anaasi HLHL n. 1c fellow-villager; neighbor. avelajaakwe LHHHHH n. 1b fellow-wife. n- kolo HH n. 3 female; a playful name for any small girl. nkolo HH adj. female (animal). lu- teenje LHL n. 11 fence. di- nolelo HLH n. 5 ferrule. -noondi LHL adj. few; a few; a little (quantity). ci- sooti LLL n. 7 fez; any cap. n- suudi HLL n. 3 fez-cap. ci- guluka HHH n. 7 fibrous plant ( Securidaca longipedunculata) used in making string.When small it is called 'coosi'. ci- sidisya LLH n. 7 fibrous plant used as cord esp. in making baskets. c- oosi LHL n. 7 fibrous plant from which string is made (Securidaca unculata). n- sipu LH n. 3 fish-trap of basket work. lu- vaando HHH n. 11 field for growing crops, a garden; an inquest. di- ipuku LLH n. 5 field-mouse (general term); a grey field-mouse. ci- loombo HLL n. 7 fierce animal. lu- kuju LH n. 11 fig , fruit of Ficus spp. tree. n- kuju HH n. 3 Fig-tree (Ficus spp.). wu- menyani HHH n. 14 fight; a struggle. w- umani HHH n. 14 fight; pugnacity; contentiousness. ci- mboonga HLL n. 7 fighting stick. tuupa LHH n. 9 file. di- kaakaamba LLLLL n. 5 fin. di- kadilo HHH n. 5 fin. lu- laanga LHL n. 11 fine spell during the rainy season; sunshine between showers; a patch of sunlight (as on a hill). lu- koose LHL n. 11 finger nail; a toe nail; a claw. peete HLL n. 9 finger-ring. lu- kalaveesa HHLLL n. 11 fingernail. ci- nyeetanyeeta LLHLHL n. 7 fire-fly. lu- peceso LLL n. 11 fire-stick (in general); a native brace and bit. ci- mudimudi LLLL n. 7 fire-fly. c- aambo LLL n. 7 a sp. of fish (Tilapia sp.). ci- sopo HL n. 7 fish-hook. di- vaamba HLL n. 5 fish-scale; a scale of asnake. N- duumbwi LLH n. 10 fish-trap not built into a dam. n- solola LLH n. 3 fish-weir. m'- butasoomba HHHLL n. 1 fisherman who uses net. ma- luumbo LHL n. 6 fishermen's bend (knot). n- taandanyelele LLLLLL n. 3 flacourtaceous tree (Aphloia myrtillora); climber (Byrsocarpus orientalis); euphorbiaceous tree (Phyllanthus guineensis). ci- kaale HHH n. 7 flacourtaceuos tree ( Caloncoba welwitschii). nakaseje LLHL n. 9 flacourtiaceous tree (Aphloia mystiflora). n- seve HL n. 3 flacourtiaceous tree (Dovyalis macrocalyx, and Oncoba spinosa). The seeds of both are used as rattles tied in the ankles when dancing. n- soosola LLHL n. 3 flacourtiaceous tree (Rawsonia usambarensis). N- bendeela LLHL n. 9 flag. di- laamba HLL n. 5 flame. di- n'aandu LLL n. 5 flat metal bracelet. ci- vata LL n. 7 flat piece of ground. di- papati LLL n. 5 flat strip of wood, iron, etc.; a sheet of metal; a flat bracelet; a patch of plaster over a hole in the wall. lu- goongodimo LLLLL n. 11 flat-topped elevation. wu- lavidi HHL n. 14 flea. wu- titidi HHL n. 14 flea (of fowls). ci- loondola LLLH n. 7 flick with the fingers. di- palasila HHLL n. 5 float (of a fishing line). N- batavaata LHLHL n. 9 floating aquatic plant. N- duubudisi LLLLL n. 9 flood in a river; flooded country. ci- kuumba LLL n. 7 flood; raking up the past. di- luuva LLL n. 5 flower. n- kuundaanguluve HHLLLLL n. 3 flowering shrub (Ochna mossambicensis). n- kologoonja LLLLL n. 3 flowering tree allied to the Mirtle (Combretum imberbe). (It has white bark). n- kuunguni LLHL n. 3 flowering tree (Combretum gueinzii, subsp. spendens); maliaceous tree (Trichilia sp.). ci- peeta LHL n. 7 flute made of bamboo. meembe LHL n. 9 fly (esp. the common house fly and similar). n- seeva LHL n. 3 fool. n- nyaanguluti LLLLL n. 1 fool, stupid fellow. n- nukutu LLL n. 3 footstep. ci- iko LL n. 7 ford; a landing place; a port; a harbor. m'- bulusi LLL n. 1 foreigner; an alien; a trader. lu- meembe LHL n. 11 foresight of a gun; gun-sight. ci- pala LL n. 7 forge. ma- lekano LLL n. 6 fork in road or path; cross-roads. di- paanda HLL n. 5 forked branch, stick or pole; the burrow of an ant-bear. -ta- pref. form of potential: lest...; might, etc. wu- gwalaata LLLL n. 14 form of "the stocks" in which the prisoner was secured; scaffold. Hence, hanging as a capital punishment; suspending a man by his ankles as punishment. salaanga LLLL n. 9 fowl with ruffled fathers (as when sick). N- jina HH n. 9 fresh gowth of hair; down. n- syoove LHL n. 3 friend; a paramour. ci- gaanja LLL n. 7 friendly way. N- detemo LLL n. 10 fright; an alarm. nadyoonda LLHL n. 9 frog. nasoonda LLHL n. 9 frog. dy- oola LHL n. 5 frog. dy- aaja LHL n. 5 fruit from the African Breadfruit tree (Treculia africana).; a women's dance. di- toonga HLL n. 5 fruit of a loganiaceous tree ( Strychnos spinosa) used by children for making dolls. It is also edible. ci- ndogoodya HLLL n. 7 fruit of a rubaceous tree ( Tricalysia acocantheroides). ci- tooto HLL n. 7 fruit stone. di- ciinji HLL n. 5 fruit-bat. n'aaso LLL n. 9 furnace for melting iron. ci- gologolo LLLL n. 7 gag; a leading string; a leash. ci- ndonaandona HLLHL n. 7 game in which children place their hands one on the back of another's perhaps five or more taking part. Each takes a pinch of the skin of the hand below his and all sing. On the last syllable all release their hands and the last to let go is the fool, the others clapping and jeering. n- coombwa LLH n. 3 game played in various forms all over Africa, the only requirement being a number of saucer-like holes in the ground, or in a special board, and a supply of pebbles or seeds. c- awoleele LHHLL n. 7 game played usually, but not necessarily, near a stream. siilasi LLLL n. 9 game resembling both "touch" and "hide-and-sick", played in the dark. tulupu LHL n. 9 game with playing cards. wu- vigo HL n. 14 game-fence constructed for a drive (in hunting) or to protect a garden. di- comeela LLLL n. 5 game-pit. N- beleete LLLL n. 10 gaps in a fence or wall of a house; a loop-hole (a window). di- pelesya LLH n. 5 gap; the eye of needle. ci- kapula LLH n. 7 garden especially prepared by deep hoeing for rice, groundnuts, peanuts, or beans. n'- gunda LL n. 3 garden for growing crops. ci- tipula LLH n. 7 garden for vegetables. ci- komo LL n. 7 gateway or doorway; gate; goal (soccer). ci- paata LHL n. 7 gateway or entrance; a pass; a medicine or charm for preventing theft from a garden. n- nyoomwe LLL n. 3 genus of Myrtle (Syxygium spp.). ci- nemonemo LLLL n. 7 ghost, wraith, supernatural being. mw- aaja LHL n. 3 ginseng tree (Polyscias fulva). mw- adindeembo LHHHL n. 1 girl pregnant for the first time. mw- aadi LHL n. 1 girl who has been initiated but has not borne a child; any initiate, boy or girl, while in the initiation ceremonies. mw- isicana LHHH n. 1 girl who has not yet been initiated. ci- putu LL n. 7 girls' ininitiation ceremony. N- dutuumba LLLL n. 9 gizzard of a fowl. ci- laanga HHH n. 7 glee or chorus; singing during a session when a social affair is being solved. n- nyeelo HHH n. 1 glutton. n- komokomo LLLL n. 3 gluttonous person; the sound of heavy rain. N- busi HH n. 9 goat. wu- paato LLL n. 14 gong (made of a sheet or rod of metal). N- jeleelo LLHL n. 9 gouge; a tool for stripping corn from the cob. n- tuumba HLL n. 3 big gourd-cup without a handle and having a small opening. n'- gawo LL n. 3 gourd cup. n- somelo LLL n. 3 gourd cup having a handle. lu- piinga LHL n. 11 gourd mounted on a long pole for drawing water. lu- kolopiingo LLLLL n. 11 gourd mounted on a stick for drawing water from a shallow well or as a ladle; a stick used over one's shoulder to ease the weight of a load carried on the other. ci- tuumba HLL n. 7 gourd-cup having a very small opening. ci- isukulu LHLL n. 7 grandchild. ci- teete LLL n. 7 grasshopper. di- leembe HLL n. 5 grave. di- tuunda HLL n. 5 grave-mound; a nest of the red warriors. mw- aenda LLL n. 3 great number. N- buudi LLL n. 9 green Love-bird (Agapornis lilianae). N- buluwuto LLLL n. 9 green mould. di- kavaamba LLLL n. 5 grounds of a quarrel; the cause of offence. lu- caama LHL n. 11 groundbean; euph. of testicle. ma- simano LLL n. 6 group of people. n- kutula HHL n. 3 group of people; a flock or herd. m- piingo LHL n. 3 group of people in motion. wu- nya H n. 14 gruel made by mixing flour (of rice or millet) and cold water (without cooking). aleendo LLLL n. 1b guest. n- noongola HHLL n. 1 guide. n- kwaakwa LLL n. 3 gum-bearing tree (Macaranga kilimandscharica). wuuti LLL n. 9 gun; a rifle. di- wuusa HLL n. 5 gun-wad. lu- koloma LLH n. 11 ditch. n- nula LL n. 1 glutton. lu- nyiidi HLL n. 11 hair. lu- wuumbo HLL n. 11 hair. nyuundo LLL n. 9 hammer made of iron. mw- igaasa LLLL n. 18 handful. lu- kole LH n. 11 handle; a verandah-room. m- pini HH n. 3 handle (as of an axe or a hoe). n- koonjo LLL n. 3 handle (ladle, gourd, etc.) n- tapo LL n. 3 hank of thread; iron ore. kaluunga LHLL n. 9 hare. di- tagaluka HHLL n. 5 hare; one who excels (esp. in cunning); a wanderer. n- tagaluka HHLL n. 1 hare ("rabbit"). ci- peewa HLL n. 7 hat having a wide brim. N- duuna LLH n. 9 headman; a petty chief. di- wuunjidi HHLL n. 5 heap. di- suungu LLL n. 5 heap; a crowd; a pile. N- gaanga HHH n. 9 Helmeted Guinea-fowl. lu- miniko HHH n. 11 hem. n- nyaanya LLL n. 3 herbaceous climber (Tiliacora funifera). n- nyenyeesi LLLL n. 3 herbaceous vine (Leea sp.). ci- kwakwaata LHLL n. 7 hide sandal. di- tuumbi LHL n. 5 hill, a mountain. di- iguwa LLH n. 5 "hippo-fly"; a gad-fly. di- seembelepete LLHLHL n. 5 hive without honey; a stupid person. ci- tove LL n. 7 hobgoblin or pixie. di- ijela LLL n. 5 hoe. N- gusya LH n. 9 hoe or axe fixed to the end of a stout stick for use as a spud. n- seewo LLL n. 3 hoed path; a road. N- dime LH n. 9 hoed strip of ground; a task (hoeing). N- bugu HL n. 9 hole, e.g., in a tree, in the ground. N- bako LL n. 9 hole in a tree trunk, or in the ground, which contains a bees' nest. di- siimbo LLL n. 5 hole in the ground. N- doloola LLHL n. 9 hole made in the ear or ala of the nose for insertion of an ornament. di- ipowo LLH n. 5 hole; an aperture; the eye of a needle. lu- juuci HHH n. 11 honey-bee. N-yuci *-juki di- seega LHL n. 5 honeycomb. n- seengo HHH n. 3 horn (of antelop); a horn, us. duiker or other smallbuck, filled with "medicine" as acharm. di- peenga LHL n. 5 horn when bored and used to produce sound; bugle. di- singweembe LLLL n. 5 Hornbill. di- teendeewu HHLLL n. 5 hornet. nyuumba LHL n. 9 house of any kind. ci- diisa LHL n. 7 house wherein a Chief is buried; a roof built over a grave. ci- guungumila LLLLL n. 7 humming or rumbling sound, especially the sound caused by blockage of the external meatus of the ear. di- ciila LHL n. 5 hundred. n- nupata HLL n. 1 hunter. m- pakanisi LLLL n. 1 hunter who kills a beast already wounded by another; a person who finds an animal caught in the trap of another. ci- sako LL n. 7 hut built apart for isolation of the sick; an isolation hospital. N- daawo LLL n. 9 hut in which a person accused of witchcraft is confined while awaiting the poison ordeal. lu- udi LH n. 11 hut used for a woman's confinment and lying-in period. di- itunu LHL n. 5 hyaena; a child (newly born) not yet named. n- salanyaama LLLLL n. 3 hypericaceous tree (Psorospermum abidum or febrifugum). ma- luma LL n. 6 join; a joint; a splice. N- gweelegulo HHLLH n. 9 joke. wu- leendo LLL n. 14 journey; a trip; a number of people travelling together; a caravan. N- dete HL n. 10 keg, esp. a powder keg. lu- ceese LHL n. 11 kick. ka- pusi HH n. 12 kid. ci- kuundu n'dima HHLLL n. 7 kind of wild fruit. di- isoso LLL n. 5 kind of ant. wu- seewa HHL n. 14 kind of bead. wu- siimbwa LLL n. 14 kind of bead. n- neeno HLL n. 3 kind of bead, yellow or red and white. n- sewuula LLLL n. 3 kind of bean (Phaseolus mungo). N- guuya HHH n. 10 kind of beans. di- waawu HHL n. 5 kind of beetle; ci- syeenepe LLHL n. 7 kind of beetle having a large abdomen. nankweeka LHLL n. 9 kind of bird. ci- kuukuumba LLLLL n. 7 kind of bird trap. n- kaangaande LLLLL n. 3 kind of Buck-thorn (Zizyphus spp.); "Jujube tree". di- nyanyaambusi HHHHL n. 5 kind of caterpillar the hairs of which cause intense itching or irritation. N- jiyaani LLLL n. 9 kind of cloth. sumayidi LLHL n. 9 kind of cloth, blue with a short fringe. ci- taambi HLL n. 7 kind of cloth, red with white stripes. N- basuula LLLL n. 9 kind of dance. wu- loombe LHL n. 14 kind of dance. n- neenjeesa LLLLL n. 3 kind of dance. di- sambaala LLLL n. 5 kind of dance. muu- ndalaanga HLLL n. 3 kind of dance. di- yayaale HHHL n. 5 kind of dance. n- seece LLH n. 3 kind of dance; a fabaceous shrub (Crotolaria oleomifolia) from which red dye is obtained. ma- ndeeya HLL n. 6 kind of dance for women. n- koonde HLL n. 3 kind of dance (men and women) which originated from Mwembe. ci- sakaasa LLLL n. 7 kind of dance usually perfomed by old people. n- ciinjo LLL n. 3 kind of drum. N- gwaamule HHLL n. 9 kind of drum. n- kwaalu HLL n. 3 kind of drum. mi- simu HH n. 4 kind of drum. ma- loombe LHL n. 6 kind of drum reserved for chiefs. n- nanyaandi LLLL n. 3 kind of Euphorbia (Sapium ellipticum). saaka LLL n. 9 kind of fish (dark in color). di- tiimbwe LLL n. 5 kind of grass. lu- uju HL n. 11 kind of grass bearing barbed seeds; spear grass. n- soonde LHL n. 3 kind of grass. It grows hairy. nakace LHL n. 9 kind of grass, usually found along the banks of rivers, leaf of which has a very sharp edge that can be used as a knife in removing a thorn from the sole. di- igugu LLH n. 5 kind of grass which, when dried and thrown with force to the ground causes a report. di- ipale LLH n. 5 kind of honey which, if not mixed with water, the eater can get drunk as if had consumed an alcohoolic stuff. di- n'olon'olo LLLL n. 5 kind of hornet. n- kaangaamba LLLLL n. 3 kind of lily. n'- dyookola HHLL n. 3 kind of Madder tree (Gardenia man'anjae). n- neleemba LLLL n. 3 kind of millet (Eleusine sp.). di- seembeleka LLLLH n. 5 kind of millet ( Panicum sp.) planted in May and repeated in the following March;. n- sweele LLL n. 3 kind of millet (resembling bullrush). n'- joka HH n. 3 kind of Mimosa (Albizzia spp.). n- kuundi LLL n. 3 kind of Mimosa (Parkia filicoidea), growing near streams. n- siimbiti HHLL n. 3 kind of Mirtle (Combretum spp.). ci- goonjelo HHHH n. 7 kind of mortar used to make peanut oil. di- kweenda LLH n. 5 kind of plant, both leaves and fruits of which are edible. lu- kokoti HHL n. 11 kind of screeper; the leaves and roots, cooked, are a great delicacy. di- veeya LLL n. 5 kind of small shrub ( Inula glomerata); iron weed; a shrub ( Vernonia myristricha). ci- suguumbe LLHL n. 7 kind of "spear grass". nansoongole LHHLL n. 9 kind of spear-grass having seeds. lu- kaatupe LLHL n. 11 kind of spoon. m'- bwaabwa LHL n. 3 kind of tree from which poles for bathroom are obtained, since it sprouts when fixed in the ever wet ground. lu- nyaambati LLLL n. 11 kind of tree having sticky leaves. ci- kuunda moto HHLHH n. 7 kind of tree that is very good for firewood. di- syaasya HLL n. 5 kind of tree which grows in thick clumps in streams. N- buuva LLL n. 9 kind of vineger. kaanga HLL n. 9 type of waist-cloth; the club suit (cards). kampyataangudile LHHHLLL n. 9 sp. of Warbler, "the siffling cisticola" (Cisticola brachyptera). N- biimbinyoolo LLHLLL n. 9 tipe of wild fruit. n- kungumwaadi LLLHL n. 3 type of wild fruit. di- peeta LHL n. 5 type of yam ( Dioscorea sp.). m- pama HL n. 3 type of Yam (Discorea sp.). di- luungo LLL n. 5 knee; knuckle. n- kaalo LLL n. 3 a big knife. n- siinjo LLL n. 3 knife having a handle of hippo ivory. ci- luundo HHH n. 7 knot. ci- wuundo HHH n. 7 knot. ci- supukuundu HHLLL n. 7 knot in wood. N- daandala HHLL n. 9 kudu. ma- kwelelo HLH n. 6 ladder. nyaasa LHL n. 9 lake. lu- kalala HHL n. 11 large basket without a lid. nannoondola LHHLL n. 9 large black hornet. di- ceeko LHL n. 5 large bull-eland. N- galaava HLHL n. 9 large canoe; hence, a launch; a ship or steamship. di- teleko LLL n. 5 large cooking-pot. ci- wulugo LLL n. 7 large cooking-pot used for preparing stiff porridge. N- gwiime HLL n. 9 large, crested, bird. ci- seengule LLLL n. 7 large curved knife. di- ikoka LLH n. 5 large drag-net. n'- gaanda HLL n. 3 large drum used as an alarm or as a summons. N- baambaangwe HHLLL n. 9 large drum used only for chiefs. n- suku LL n. 3 large euphorbiaceous tree (Uapaca kirkiana) yielding a valuable red timber. di- paace LLL n. 5 large flat drinking-cup for beer, made from a dried pumpkin. seela HHL n. 9 large flat white bead; beewax. N- gweembuje LLLL n. 9 large hoe. di- ijuumba LLHL n. 5 large house. nalupiisu LLLHL n. 9 large house-fly rembling a "blue-bottle". di- piipa HLL n. 5 large keg of gunpowder. N- gwiime LLL n. 9 large kind of cane-rat. N- bidividi HHLL n. 9 large kind of drum; news. N- bulukwaanda HHLLL n. 9 large kind of lizard. n- kulumu LLL n. 3 large kind of Mimosa (Entada gigas) which bears fruit resembling "vegetable ivory" and similarly used. di- pulumuundu LLLHL n. 5 large kind of spider. N- boopo LHL n. 9 large knife used for cutting reeds, bamboo, etc. mw- aayi HHH n. 3 large leguminous tree (Erythrophloeum guineense) furnishing very hard and very heavy timber. The bark is used for mankind poison for the ordeal; the ordeal poison. *-yÂb N- damalaango LLLLL n. 9 large lizard, said to go far from its hole. nakavago LLHH n. 9 large loganiaceous tree (Lachnopylis sambesina). di- kuunda LHL n. 5 large (male) pidgeon. ci- tuumu LHL n. 7 large seine net; a refuge. di- jaanje LHL n. 5 large open pot for cooking beer. patee kukula LLLLHH adv. large open space; where it is open to view. lu- ulo LL n. 11 large pot for carrying and storing water; water jug. ma- kalaanje LLLL n. 6 large red bead. n- tiisa LLL n. 3 large red bead. ci- wuungunuungwa LLLLLL n. 7 large round house. di- kolooto LLLL n. 5 large scorpion. ci- tuunga LLL n. 7 large shallow basket decorated with beads. di- soonga LHL n. 5 large sharpened stake. ma- caakala HHLL n. 6 large shell used as a source of lime for chewing with tobacco. ci- tiiti HHH n. 7 yolk of egg; large shoot (e.g., of banana, sugar-cane); the Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia semitorquata); yolk of egg. lu- koombe LHL n. 11 large spoon. ci- walaaka LHLL n. 7 large spp. of grasshopper; a cap made of barkcloth and fringed with beads worn by the girls in the last day of the initiation ceremonies. nandoodi LLHL n. 9 large "stink-bug" resembling a humble-bee. di- tuunguwe HHLL n. 5 large stone or rock. ci- simoonje LLLL n. 7 large trap, esp., for leopards. n- siinda LLL n. 3 large village; the chief's village; the capital town or city of a country; . ci- malamaasi LLLHL n. 7 large water crab. (It is believed that who sees it becomes giddy, falls into the water and is drowned. Some believe that it sucks the blood through the shadow of the person who sees it with a similar result). n- situ LL n. 3 large wooded area; a forest. n- sicisi LLL n. 3 larger evrgreen meliaceous tree (Trichila emetica). The pods contain seeds yielding oil. The pulp is emetic. di- wuusi LLL n. 5 larva of a beetle which hatch out in the rotting grass or a thatched roof. ci- mbuusi LLL n. 7 latrine. lu- jiidi LLL n. 11 layer; a course (e.g., of brickwork); a row. N-jiidi di- saamba LLL n. 5 leaf. n- sululu LLL n. 3 leak. n- kaanda LLL n. 3 leather belt. lu- koongolo HHLL n. 11 leg; a spur of a hill. n'- jelenjeele LLLLL n. 3 leguminous shrub (Cossia didymobotrya). ci- tiimbe LLL n. 7 leguminous tree ( Bauhinia thonningii). m- paapa HHH n. 3 leguminous tree (Brachystegia appendiculata). The bark is used for rope and bark-cloth; the pods split into curl up. n- suumbuti HHLL n. 3 leguminous tree (Brachystegia floribunda). The bark is used for making rope and bark-cloth. n- twaana HHH n. 3 leguminous tree (Brochystegia bussei). n- kalati LLL n. 3 leguminous tree (Burkea africana). n- tevele LHH n. 3 leguminous tree (Cassia petersiana and singueana). saanya LLL n. 9 leguminous tree (Copaifera mopane) yielding very hard and heavy timber which does not float in water. n'- joombo LHL n. 3 leguminous tree very common in hilly country and one of the best sources of bark-cloth and bark-rope. di- ndiimu HLL n. 5 lemon; a lime. n- ndiimu HLL n. 3 lemon tree. ci- suvi HL n. 7 leopard. lu- koka LH n. 11 leopard trap consisting of a heavy log suspended by one end between a double fence of bamboo or poles. ka- syoove LHL n. 12 liaision; flirtation; amour. n- nami LL n. 1 liar. ci- wuniko HHH n. 7 lid; a cover of any vind, n- salanyaande LLLLL n. 3 light hoe or axe intended for ceremonial purposes only; the Yellow Bishop-bird (Euplectes capensis). ci- laasi LHL n. 7 lind of grass. n- syaaka LLL n. 3 Linden (Grevia forbesii). n- seela LLL n. 3 line; a layer of things a row. di- siimba HLL n. 5 lion. lu- jemo LH n. 11 lip (but esp. the lower lip). N-jemo lu- peleele HHHL n. 11 lip-ring made of a fruit. ci- dimi LH n. 7 lisp. di- tagaandaaga HLLLHL n. 5 litter. ci- tagala HHL n. 7 litter (palanquin). panaandi LLHL adv. little. n- tuundula LLLL n. 3 load (bundle) of meat. ci- teenje LLL n. 7 load of firewood. n- kate HL n. 3 loaf of bread (originally made from banana). lu- soombe LLL n. 11 locust. n'- guwoonguwo LLLLL n. 3 loganaceous tree (Anthocleista spp.); a kind of Madder (Gardenia viscidissima). lu- temaanga LLLL n. 11 long bead (red or white). N- jelenyenye HLLL n. 9 long black centipede (poisonous). m- paaka LLL n. 3 long, cigar-shaped, bundle of fish, tobacco, etc.; a set of playing cards. N- gwala HH n. 9 long feather stuck in the hair. N- gwaamba LLL n. 9 long handle hoe. wu- paanga LLL n. 14 long knife; a sword; a warp-stick (weaving). n- taambalala HHLLL n. 3 long log. di- piingwe LLL n. 5 long narrow bullet; the Paradise Whydah or Widow-bird; the tale feathers of the same worn at the boys initiation ceremonies. lu- kolokoombo HHLHL n. 11 long pole used to get anything down from a height. ci- lewaani LLLL n. 7 long scarf formerly imported from the Coast. mw- iinjilo HHHH n. 3 long shirt or gown. ma- loota LLL n. 6 long shirt reaching bellow the knees, of white or khaki drill; a galabiyah. di- poote LLL n. 5 long string of beads wound round a core or bark-cloth to form a necklace or bracelet. n- tan'aanda LLLL n. 3 long way (distance). lu- ciinji HLL n. 11 long weal; the tongue of a hoe or axe. N- ansoonjo LLLL n. 9 long-legged person. ci- lakalaka HHHH n. 7 longing for a particular food or thing, esp. in pregnancy; homesickness. nduunduundu HHHHH ideop. lot of people on line seen walking from a distant place. kupitikupiti LLLLLL ideop. lot of people or animals passing by. N- jipi HL n. 9 louse or lice. ci- wala LL n. 7 lover. ci- tundudimya HHLL n. 7 low hill; the spur of a hill; a mound; an asccent in a path; a hammock. N- depeete LLLL n. 9 large drum of any kind. ci- loolo LLL n. 7 lump formed in folding the waist-cloth; a fold of the loin-cloth in which money, or other things, is carried. di- ndaadi HLL n. 5 lump of dry flour in porridge. di- puluva HHL n. 5 lump of dry four in porridge; the keloid scar of a tatoo; a large weal (e.g., from a mosquito bite). ci- gugulu HHH n. 7 lump of iron after smelting; dry, hardened skin. n- ciila LHL n. 3 magical instrument consisting of a tail of which the bone is replaced by straight horns of small buck filled with "medicine" appropriete for its purpose. ci- twaana HHL n. 7 male slave. N- bindiingu LLLL n. 9 malicious gossip; a backbiter; a double-faced person. m'- biimbi LHL n. 3 malpighiaceous tree (Acridocarpus chloropterus); a spontaneous tree (Pachystela brevipes). n- sapatoonje LLLLL n. 3 malvaceous tree (Urena lobata), useful for mucilage and fibres. c- eembe HHH n. 7 mango. nannuunguluungu LLLLLLL n. 9 mantis. n- kaasaciviga HHLLLH n. 3 mantis. ci- sokasoka LLLL n. 7 mantis. ma- suumilo LLLL n. 6 "market" (opportunity of buying or selling); sale. n- nuumba HLL n. 1 marksman. ma- tiindidi HHLL n. 6 mash and pounded green corn. n- twaala HLL n. 3 mast; the center pole of a round house or one supporting a ridge pole. di- kaangala LLLL n. 5 mat made of corn stalks, sorghum stalks or bamboo, used as a floor covering of grain stores; sleeping mat made of reeds or bamboo. di- ciika LHL n. 5 mat made of reeds, cornstalks, bamboo etc. N- daanga LHL n. 9 mat of plaited leaves of the date palm. wu- gono LL n. 14 reed sleeping mat of woven reeds especilly prepared. ci- piimo HLL n. 7 measure. ci- nduunji LLL n. 7 meeting place. ma- simanilo LLLL n. 6 meeting place. n- neepa HLL n. 3 meliaceous tree (Ekebergia fruticosa, or sp.); a combretaceous tree (Pteleopsis myrtifolia). nagavale LLHL n. 9 meliaceous tree (Entandrophragma coudatum): Stink wood. n- ciinji HLL n. 3 melianthaceous shrub (Bersama nyassae). n- toonga HLL n. 3 member of the Atonga ethnic group; an impotent man (an eunuch); a loganiaceous tree (Strychnos spinosa), bearing large round fruit known in S. Africa as the "Kaffir orange" and used by children in making dolls. n- teenga LHL n. 3 message; a pole for carrying a load between two persons. n- nombeela LLLH n. 1 messenger bringing a proposal of marriage. di- kwiita HLL n. 5 metal bracelet or ankle made at the Coast. ci- kupa LL n. 7 method of stringing beads in ten rows. nkookodiko LLLLL adv. method of stringing beads with twenty strings. m'- belesi LLL n. 1 midwife. n'- devele HHH n. 3 milkwort (Polygada virgata, var.). lu- nemila LLL n. 11 mimosa (Albizzia antunesiana). ci- gweneembe LLLL n. 7 mimosaceous tree ( Albizzia antunesiana). ci- kwaani HLL n. 7 mimosaceous tree ( Albizzia glabrescene). ci- piisavago HHLHH n. 7 mimosaceous tree ( Dichrostachys nyassana) the woods of which are very hard. n- cewujewu LLLL n. 3 mimosaceous tree (Piptadenia buchananii). mw- iko LL n. 3 miracle; a prodigy. di- ndaala LLL n. 5 mirror. waangaawaanga LLLLLHL n. 9 miscellany; mixture; in a mixed way. N- gulukutu LLLL n. 9 mischievous person (or child). namuungumi LLLHH n. 9 model of the most important masks of the boys' initiation ceremonies, described sometimes as napolo (a mythical monster usually described as a huge water-snake), It has four limbs and mamae. di- ijego LLL n. 5 molar tooth. wuko LH n. 9 mole (animal). N- duutile HHLL n. 9 mole-hill. nuumbwa LLL n. 9 mollusc of the shell of which is burnt to make the lime mixed with tobacco for chewing. ci- cinaandipa LLLLL n. 7 morsel. di- itudi LHL n. 5 mortar made from the hollowed section of a tree; mostly, but not exclusively, used for pounding corn. N- jeenjema LLHL n. 9 mosquito or midge. di- puluputwa HHHL n. 5 moth; a butterfly. n'- duduudu LLLL n. 3 motor-cycle. N- jinga ja moto LLHHH n. 9 motor-cycle. n- caanjo LLL n. 3 mound of earth; the spur of a hill; a causeway. di- calubu LHL n. 5 moustache. di- kaambale LLLL n. 5 mud-fish. m'- bulaji HHH n. 1 murderer. wu- vaasi LHL n. 14 mushroom (generic term). ci- tyaatya LHL n. 7 musical instrument consisting of bent metal tongues mounted on a wooden base. lu- ndiimba LLL n. 11 musical instrument consisting of metal tongues fixed on a board. n- nywenywe HL n. 3 myrtaceous tree (Syzygium cordatum); S. mumbwaense. napoolo LHHL n. 9 mythical monster described as a huge water-snake; it is always associated with floods esp. in hilly regions (on account of the accompanying noise?) and is said to cause floods when travelling from one place to another. N- baanga HLL n. 9 narrow passage between two large rocks; pit or cave on a hill used for burial or for disposal of criminals; a cave. di- kon'oondela HHHLL n. 5 necklace of several rows of beads, fitting closely. ci- suusi LHL n. 7 nest (of bird, squirrel, etc.). di- suusi LHL n. 5 nest (of bird, squirrel, etc.). lw- aawu LHL n. 11 net. N- baanje LHL n. 9 new garden. di- kaandi LLL n. 5 newly born pidgeon. lu- uno HL n. 11 newly built village or the site of one. c- aango LLL n. 7 nich in the wall; a bracket; a string threaded through the gills for carrying fish. ci- wulaga ngaanga HHLHHH n. 7 nickname for the mantis referring to its cannibal habits. aci- nan'gagada HLLL n. 2b nickname of Anyaasa living near the lake. lu- jaato LLL n. 11 nipple (of the breast). N-yaato di- pogolo HHL n. 5 noose. n- nela vaana HLHHH n. 3 nurse; a guardian; a protector; babysitter. siingwa HHH n. 9 pad for the head when carrying a load (us. a ring like a quoit, made of grass or piece of old cloth). ci- nyakapasi LLLL n. 7 paddle; a patch of mud. m- palasilo HHLH n. 3 paddle or oar. ma- ciila LHL n. 6 palanquin consisting of a hammock or seat slung on a pole or between two poles; payment of compensation or ransom; hundreds. lu- paambeesu HHLLH n. 11 pale brown biting ant. N- binu LL n. 9 papilionaceous tree (Sesbania aegyptiaca). m'- baanga LHL n. 3 papilionaceaous tree ( Afrormosia angolennsis). n'- dyoodyoodyo HHLLL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Croatalaria recta). m- peleele HHHL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Dalbergia elata) formerly used as red dye for bow strings. The lip-ring of the Amakua was made of its wood. n- nuungwe LLL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Dalbergia spp.). n- kwaasa HLL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Dalbergiella nyasae). n- nuundo HHL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Dalbergiella nyasae). n'- dilaaniya LLLLL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Pterocarpus poliantus); P. rotundifolia. n- neleesi LLLL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Pterocarpus rotundifolia). m- piinji LHL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Pterocarpus stenvensonii); an evergreen tree (Ximenia spp.). n'- jelejeele LLLLL n. 3 papilionaceous tree (Sesbania spp.). ci- nyeenye HLL n. 7 papilionaceous tree (Swartzia madagascariensis). N- byoodilo HHHH n. 9 papilonaceous tree (1, Dalbergiella nyasae; 2, Randia spp.). c- aangula HHHH n. 7 parasitic plant (orchid sp.); a mythical plant of which some say that it poisons the breeze, others it causes wind; a "dust-devil'; a graft. naangolo LLHL n. 9 parent but including "uncle" and "aunt". m- paata LHL n. 3 pass (between hills); a way between obstacles (tres, houses, ect.); opportunity. ci- gaamba LLL n. 7 patch. ci- twaasima HHLL n. 7 patch of white hair, esp. on had of a young person. di- itala LHL n. 5 path; a way. di- koolo LHL n. 5 patriarch; an ancestor. di- papaaya LHLL n. 5 pawpaw. wu- celeceesi LLLLL n. 14 pebble. n- culuusi LHHL n. 1 pedlar; one who is oversiduous; a new broom. ci- paanda HLL n. 7 peg in the wall, or stump of a branch on a pole in the wall. di- looya LLL n. 5 pelican. ngolongondi LLHL ideop. sitting in a pensive or depressed attitude; alone, looking down in shame or shyness. n- suumwa LLL n. 3 persimmon (dateplum) (Diospyrus mespiliformis) yielding a hard, white to grey-pink, timber; another kind of ebony, Euclea multiflora. muu- ndu L n. 1 person; somebody; anybody; life, health. alukoongolo LLHHLL n. 1a person whose leg has been amputated. acinkoono LLHLL n. 1a person whose arm has been amputated. n- nukosyo HLL n. 1 person of a good family; a person of "blue blood". ci- tweelo HHH n. 7 pestle. n- tiimbudilo LLLLL n. 3 pestle; a drumstick. ci- nyago LL n. 7 picture-model moulded or drawn at the boys' initiation ceremonies; also the masks or disguises worn therein. nusu HL n. 9 piece; a bit; a sample; "half". lu- teela HHH n. 11 piece if stick for defined purpose (e.g., a tooth-pick, a match, atc.); a float of a fishing line. lu- piji HL n. 11 piece of a plant root used for medicine purposes; piece of fresh red or green pepper. lu- saambo LHL n. 11 piece of brass wire; any wire. ci- mbandiingwa LLHL n. 7 piece of broken gourd. di- ikala LHH n. 5 piece of charcoal; a hot ember. n- ciimba HLL n. 3 long piece of excrement. lu- kwi H n. 11 piece of firewood. lu- saasu HLL n. 11 piece of firewood. di- isalo LLL n. 5 piece of firewood split off a log or tree. ci- valo LL n. 7 piece of fowl meat. ci- siinga LHL n. 7 piece of half burnt firewood; m- paango LLL n. 3 piece of material used as a belt; a handkerchief; scarf. di- itaka LHL n. 5 piece of material (us. about 15 yards). n- naaka HHH n. 3 piece of rubber stuck to the skin of a drum to tune it; an outlying village of a chief, a suburb. di- vaale LLL n. 5 piece of stick or straw given as a pledge; anything given as a pledge. Formerly an arrow, nowadays some money. lu- kokosi HHL n. 11 piece of string used as a belt. lu- puundo LHL n. 11 piece of thread. di- guluve LLL n. 5 pig (domestic or wild). N- guunda LHL n. 9 pigeon. ci- loonda LLL n. 7 pimple. ci- nanaasi LHLL n. 7 pineapple. ma- alo LH n. 6 place; a sleeping-place; a seat; a nest. N- dokonyela HHLL n. 9 place difficult to see or to reach (e.g., along a winding stream, the back of the throat, etc.). ci- palago LLL n. 7 place frequented by game; poor soil. di- wukowuko LLLL n. 5 place (nest)where a hen has laid an egg or eggs. pantuula LLLL adv. place where a corpse is put down on the way to burial. ci- joocelo LLLL n. 7 place where things are roasted. di- laambo LLL n. 5 plain, esp. a marshy, low-lying plain; swamp. ci- waambepo HHLL n. 7 plain, red or blue cloth. ci- tiva LH n. 7 plait. ci- supa LH n. 7 (plaited) bottle, water-proofed, in which medicine for different purposes is kept. di- itiwo LLL n. 5 plaited cord worn by a woman during her initiation ceremony on her first pregnancy. Hence, the ceremony itself. lu- koombelo LLLL n. 11 plaited mouse trape. di- taabwa LLH n. 5 plank; a board. wu- bawu HL n. 14 plank used as a small writing board in literacy. The board is smeared with wet white ashes and dried up.The ink is made of black corn burnt in frying pan and then strained.The pen is a sharpen piece of grass. muu- ngwe L n. 3 plant bearing a fruit. namiwula LLLL n. 9 plant bearing curved thorns, the leaves of which are edible; "Goose-flesh". n- tungwiisa LLLL n. 3 plant bearing yellow berries used as beads. n- cisu LH n. 3 plant from which a black dye is obtained. di- icopwa LHL n. 5 plant of the nettle family (Pouzolzia hypoleuca). n- nyeenye HLL n. 3 plant the fruit of which is used as fish poison. nangwaale LLHL n. 9 plant the leaves of which are eaten as relish. di- ijuni LLL n. 5 plant the leaves of which are used as vegetables; any very large bird. di- tuulo HHH n. 5 plant the sap of which is used to make glue. ci- paaka LHL n. 7 platform or shelf to store domestic utensils or oddments: any obstacle to a course of action. wu- lalo LL n. 14 platform cross-pieces on two long poles; ladder. ci- tatadi HHL n. 7 platform for drying foodstuff, esp. groundnuts. saanja LLL n. 9 platform on poles on which a watch-hut is built; any wooden platform or stage. di- igulu LLH n. 5 platform or shelf in a house on which food, utensils, etc., are stored; a loft. ci- luumbilo LLLL n. 7 pledge; an oath (in the same sense). n- tepo LL n. 3 pod. lu- soonga LHL n. 11 pointed stick; a tooth-pick. ci- teela HHH n. 7 pole. n- teembelo LLLL n. 3 pole for carrying anything between two persons. lu- jiinga HLL n. 11 pole having a load tied to each end after the manner of dairyman's yoke; a gourd mounted on the end of a stick for drawing water. N-yiinga ci- meleele LHHH n. 7 pole in a fence that sprouts; any plant or tree that sprouts unseasonably. ci- wugadilo HHLH n. 7 pole used for securing the door. di- paayi LLL n. 5 pole uesd in lieu of ladder; a prop. mw- isi LL n. 3 pole used as a pestle. m- piko HH n. 3 pole used for carrying a load between trwo persons. N- davalava LLLL n. 9 pole used in lieu of a ladder. lu- sici LH n. 11 pole used in the construction of the walls of a house. m- picidisi LLLL n. 3 pole used to prop up the roof of a granary; the crossbar that secures the door inside. di- tamaanda LHLL n. 5 pool; a pond (estagnant water). di- taanda HLL n. 5 pool in a stream. ma- sikiini LHLL n. 6 poor person. N- dinu LH n. 9 porcupine. n- kujigasya HLLL n. 1 porter; the helper (in carrying a load). N- bamu HL n. 9 portion of stiff porridge rolled into a ball between the fingers so that it may conveniently be dipped into the relish and eaten. ci- piisya LHL n. 7 portion; a fragment; a bit of anything. ci- pinyasi HHL n. 7 portion; a small parcel. N- dudi LL n. 9 portion or lump of meat; a mouthful of meat. lu- sasa HL n. 11 portion wall in a house. lu- calamiila LLLLL n. 11 post supporting the eaves of a house: a verandah post. m- piika LLL n. 3 pot (in general). di- geleesya LLHL n. 5 pot-sherd. n'- guumba yiviga HLLLLH n. 1 potmaker (always a woman). lu- paale HLL n. 11 potsherd. di- ceenje HLL n. 5 precipice. di- cecewu HHH n. 5 predator hyaena. n- tiinga LLL n. 3 pregnant womb. ci- tuumbo LLL n. 7 pregnant womb. n- teengo LLL n. 3 price; a custom; a habit. di- kweesa LHL n. 5 primtive saw. n- kodi LL n. 1 prisoner of war; a slave captured in war. n- nekaasya HHLL n. 3 prohibition. N- nasidi LHL n. 9 promise to undertake an action if something (difficult) is accomplished; a sp. of banana. di- wuule LHL n. 5 prostitute. n- seje LH n. 3 proteaceous shrub (Faurea arborea); F. saligna and speciosa. cii- njiisi HLL n. 7 proteaceous shrub ( Protea angolensis) bearing a hairy nut tipped with plumose style. n- taataasika LLLLLL n. 3 proteaceous tree (Faurea saligna or spceiciosa). ci- nduundumudi LLLLL n. 7 protuberant part of the body; a huchback. di- peewa HLL n. 5 puff of wind; agust of wind. dy- uungu LHL n. 5 pumpkin ( Cucurbita spp.) ka- pwa H n. 12 pup. ci- taagu LHL n. 7 puzzle; a riddle; a parabole; a conjuring trick; a catch-word; a proverb; ashonishment. sato HH n. 9 python. N- deewo LLL n. 9 quarrel. n- kopoka LLL n. 3 quarrelsome, bad-tempered person. N- buuto HHH n. 9 quarrelsome person, a meddlesome person; a bully; an insolent child. nakunenyena LHLLL n. 9 queen white ant. ci- kaambi HHH n. 7 "quid" of tobacco; a disease of the finger-nails; tobacco or anything chewed and spat out. n- ceje LL n. 3 quiver. n- ceenje LLL n. 3 quiver made from a gourd. m- mweenya LHL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Adina microcephala, var.), much used for canoes. lu- palaala LLLL n. 11 race (contest). ci- diindaasi HHLLH n. 7 race (running). lu- jaango LLL n. 11 rafter. N-yaango di- saambi LHL n. 5 rag; any piece of material too small for clothing. ci- swaamba LLH n. 7 raid; kidnapping. n- swaaci HLL n. 3 rambling shrub (Salvadora persica), the fibrous stem of which is used as tooth brush; a tooth brush. lu- jaanga HLL n. 11 ramrod. N-jaanga n- sopela HLL n. 3 ramrod. ci- woombolo LLLL n. 7 ransom; d a dowry. suungu LLL n. 9 rash on the skin. di- kooswe LLL n. 5 rat (generic); the black rat. ci- poto HL n. 7 rat trap made from the root of a tree. ci- ngelengeele LLLLL n. 7 rattle carried on the waist-belt which tinkles as the wearer walks; a bell. lw- eembe HHH n. 11 razor. lu- kwaangulo LLLL n. 11 razor. ka- maaje LLL n. 12 razor. lu- meta HL n. 11 razor. di- goongo HHH n. 5 reason; cause; cause of offence. akweegwe LHLL n. 1b reciprocal term of relationship by marriage, used between father, mother, son, daughter in-law. alamu LHH n. 1b reciprocal term of relationship by marriage used among brothers and sisters in-law. di- baanda LLL n. 5 rectangular house, gabled at the ends and having a verandah on the other two sides. di- koome LHL n. 5 rectangular house with a hipped roof, having a verandah all round. n- siindo HHH n. 3 recurrent thud (e.g., heavy tread, women pounding); a large charge of gunpowder; the Achilles tendon; charge of gunpowder. ci- taakalaaka LLLLLL n. 7 red and whit bead. n- seenga LLL n. 3 red bead worn by Masaninga woman, two on the breast and two at the back of the neck. n- ceselu LLL n. 3 red dye made from 'nsece' tree. wu- saadile HHLL n. 14 red material. m- pweece HLL n. 3 red-wood tree. n- nuungamu LLLL n. 3 red-wood tree (Erythroxylum emarginayum, var.); a flowering shrub (Ochna puchra). m- piipa HLL n. 3 red-wood tree (Erythraxylume emarginatum, var.). di- itete LHL n. 5 reed (generic term); the stem of a pipe. wu- didi LL n. 14 reed sleeping-mat; oozing up of water. ci- pyeeka LLL n. 7 reed syringe used when lecturing the boys at the initiation ceremonies. di- pyoombyo HHH n. 5 reed used for the stem of a pipe or for a whistle. N- doope HHH n. 9 reed-buck. n'- jeesa LHL n. 3 reed-like cycad (Encephalartos laurentianus). ci- lume; lumelume HHHHLL n. 7 reef knot; bravery; manliness. N- buumba LHL n. 9 relationship group comprising all "sisters" (i.e., female siblings) of a man, their daughters and daughters' daughters; sometimes termed as "sorority group". n- noongo LLL n. 1 relative. ci- wuusyo LLL n. 7 request; a question. n- tuundila LLLL n. 3 resinous tree (Garcinia spp.). ci- pumudisi HLLL n. 7 resting-place during a journey. n'- jalajaala LLHLL n. 3 restless disposition. ci- teeteemba LLLLL n. 7 restless person, never still, but never accomplishing anything useful. ma- wuja HH n. 6 return journey. ci- peembeele LLLLL n. 7 rhinoceros. lu- valati LLL n. 11 rib. n- cidiingo LLLL n. 1 rich man. ci- ndaavi LHL n. 7 riddle. ci- ndiimba LLL n. 7 ritual dance performed on special occasions, esp. at funeral feasts and some initiation ceremonies; a plentful harvest. ci- pwaapwa LLL n. 7 rivulet. lw- aala LHL n. 11 rock; a boulder; the pan of a fintlock gun the side-plate of a gun. n- sakasa LLL n. 3 roof, as a whole. n- ciga HH n. 3 root. yi- nenganeenga LLLLL n. 8 root eaten only in times of famine. It forms a sticky mass when cooked. N- godi LL n. 9 root pounded and eaten during famine. n- cakate HHL n. 3 rosaceous tree (Parinari mobola). mu- ula LL n. 3 rosaceous tree (Parinari mobola). n'- doleendoole LLLLLL n. 3 rosaceous tree (Pygeum africanum). n- siivi LLL n. 3 rosaceous tree (Pygeum africanum). ci- kopiya LHL n. 7 round cup or fez; anything used on the head, except the handkerchief or scarf. N- deendeela HHHHL n. 9 round house. n- kodipo LLL n. 3 round house having a very high-pitched roof. naamba HLL n. 9 row; a line. n- kaako LLL n. 3 rubaceous tree (Crossopteryx febrifuga). ci- kuunje HLL n. 7 rubaceous tree ( Randia sp.). n- pulukutuutu LLLLHL n. 3 rubaiaceous tree (Vangueria spp.). n- taanda ndudidi LLLHLL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Artabotrys spp.). n- kaanga ndeembo HHHHHL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Canthium spp.); also, but rare,Vangueria tomentosa. nakatope LLLL n. 9 rubiaceous tree (Craterispermum lourino); Mussaenda arcuata. n- kaasa LLL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Grumilea kirkii). n- koloongo LLLL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Grumilia kirkii). m- paandawuluva HHLLLL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Hymenodictyom kurria). nakasoboola LLHHHL n. 9 rubiaceous tree (Oxyanthus swynnertonii); a shrub (Peddica fischeri). m- paambo LLL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Pavetta schumanniana). m- puumbe LLL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Randia malleifera). sawaanje LLLL n. 9 rubiaceous tree (Tricalysia andongensis). ci- gudumu LHL n. 7 (rudimentary) car. c- eenjele LLLL n. 7 ruff on a bird's neck; the mane of an animal; any tufts of hair on an animal. lu- tweelo HHH n. 11 runner of a plant; a seed of pumpkin, cucumber, gourd; insolence. lu- sisi HL n. 11 runner of a plant; a shoot. cijani LLH adv. running knot, a slip knot; resembling a baboon. lu- piya HL n. 11 rupee; one shilling (Tanzania); ten tambala (Malawi); five meticais (Mozambique); ten ngwe (Zambia); ten cents (Zimbabwe). n- kaangaano HHHHL n. 3 rutaceous shrub (Clausena amisata). n- saanguluusi LLLLLL n. 3 rutaceous tree (Toddalia aculeata). n- cuva LL n. 3 rutaceous tree (Vepris lanceolata). m- pitiidila HHHLL n. 3 rutaceous tree (Vepris lanceolata). di- cidiko HHH n. 5 salt-strainer (basket). naava LHL n. 9 samydaceous tree (Cascaria sp.). Its fruit is used for fish-poison. n- syuunga LHL n. 3 samydaceous tree (Homalium riparium). The fruit is sometimes used for fish-poison. ci- laatu HLL n. 7 sandal; a slipper; any kind of footwear. N- duuta LLL n. 9 sandbank; a platform of earth; a pig. n- cocoko HHH n. 3 "soapberry" tree (Allophylus congonanus). wu- tomoni HHL n. 14 sap of a tree called ntomoni. n- tutumuku LLLL n. 3 sapindaceous tree (Dialopsis africana); a meliaceous tree (Ekebergia velutina). n- tapanyuuci LLHHH n. 3 sapindaceous tree (Pappea ugandensis). n'- juundo HHH n. 3 sapotaceous tree (Chrysophillum natalense). n'- dyamaleje HLLL n. 3 sapotaceous tree (Chrysophyllum albidum). n'- dyaanyaandi HHHLL n. 3 sapotaceous tree (Mimusops zeyheri, var.). m- puuso HHH n. 3 sapotaceous tree (Pachystel brevipes). n- ceenji LLL n. 1 savage; a kaffir (i.e., unbeliever of Islam). N- gaani HLL n. 9 saying; a remark; news; worry; a case-at-law. di- kalavaandu LLLLL n. 5 scab. di- ivasi LLH n. 5 scar. ma- poloomo LLLL n. 6 scarf. n- nuunji LHL n. 3 scented var. of sorghum (it is hairy); perfume; incense. ci- valavala HHHH n. 7 scorpion. di- kalaambwi HHHL n. 5 scorpion; a bird-spider. N- jomeela LLHL n. 9 scream; groan. lu- puungulo LLLL n. 11 screw-driver; a key. m- piimbidima LLLLL n. 3 scrimmage; a melee. m'- buuti LLL n. 3 scrophulariaceous tree (Halleria ligustrifolia). lu- toto LL n. 11 seam. ka- tooto HLL n. 12 seam or hem. n- tamilo LLL n. 3 seat. N- desi LH n. 9 sebaceous cyst (wen); the patella (knee-cap). wu- dilane HLL n. 14 secret pact; treaty, or consultation. ma- nyoomwa LLL n. 6 secret agreement. N- beju HL n. 9 seed; a seeding; any young plant. lu- songoolo HHHL n. 11 seed of grain; a kernel. ci- vaamba LHL n. 7 seeding grown from a seed for subsequent transplanting. ma- ceela LHL n. 6 seine net erected in the water by means of stakes; a bamboo fence round the garden (against game); a method of relieving the monotony of hoeing, two men to a strip hoeing alternate sections. acina- nkula HL n. 2b sept of Amasaninga Yao. acina- mbeemba HLL n. 2b sept of the Amasaninga Yao. aci- mweela HLL n. 2b sept of Yao settled north of the Rovuma in the Masasi-Newala area of Tanzania. aci- ciisi HHH n. 2b sept of Yaos formely known as workers in iron. ma- koosa HLL n. 6 serious mistake (in social relationship). N- dumetume HHLL n. 9 servant; a messanger; attendant; one in a subordinate position. n- tumwa HL n. 3 servant; a messenger; a slave. n'- gwaaso LLL n. 3 set task. N- dwiika HLL n. 9 settler; a refugee. ci- wudiidi HLHL n. 7 shadow; shade. ci- selo LL n. 7 shallow baket used for flour or for serving food. di- suungulo LLLL n. 5 shallow basket for straining beer. ci- paanda LLL n. 7 shallow gourd used as a drinking cup. lu- soonga LLL n. 11 sharpen point of anything. n- soonga LHL n. 3 big sharpened stick; a barbless arrow. n- cokoto LLL n. 3 sharpened stick for digging holes. ma- padilo HHH n. 6 shavings or scrapings of wood or bamboo. di- tiita HLL n. 5 sheaf (of grass). situ LL n. 9 sheaf of millet. ci- ipa HL n. 7 sheaf of rice or grass. N- gondoolo LLLL n. 9 sheep. N- goosa LLL n. 9 sheep. di- sajidi HHL n. 5 shelf for storing food. lu- soso LH n. 11 shoot (of plant). ci- gwiindilo HHHH n. 7 short fat man. gwaanda HLL n. 9 (short sleeve) shirt; any similar garment not long enough to cover the knees. N- gamo LL n. 9 short spear having a large blade; an assegai. ci- kwiindi LLL n. 7 short stout person. nambuuta LLHL n. 9 short-legged fowl. ci- guuto HHH n. 7 shout. napiini LLHL n. 9 showy tree (Terminalia sericea) furnishing very durable yellow timber; much used for hoe handles. n- kululu LLL n. 3 shrub (Aeschynomene nyikensis, or Philippia benguelensis). n- suvi HL n. 3 shrub (Apodytes dimidiata); a dense wood used for waggons (pear-wood tree). n- sukambiisi LLLHL n. 3 shrub bearing a small purple fruit like aloes. The leaves are very rough and are used as sand-paper. nakatiimba LLLHL n. 9 shrub (Bersama zombensis); a sp. of Olive (Olea chrysophylla). n- salaanjasi LLLLH n. 3 shrub (Byrsocarpus tomentosus). m- peewuma LLLL n. 3 shrub (Clerodendron capiatum); an ochnaceous tree (O. mossambicensis). ci- wuta HL n. 7 shrub ( Cluytia abissinica). di- cawuungwe LLLL n. 5 shrub Cycad ( Encephalartos gratus). ci- nyaambata LLLL n. 7 shrub ( Desmodiun lasiocarpum) from which a glue is obtained and used esp. in making combs. n- cilu LH n. 3 shrub (Dissotis candolleana). lu- ciimbidi LLLL n. 11 shrub having very tough bark (Synoptolepis alternifoia). nakasoonde LLLHL n. 9 shrub (Lantana salviiflora). di- wuundumula LLLLL n. 5 shrub (Mikania scandens). n- kuunu LLL n. 3 shrub (Myrica sp.), the wax myrtle or bayberry, the berries of which are gathered for making a sort of candle. n'- dyansoongwe HLLL n. 3 shrub (Pycnostachys urticifolia). n- tuutu LHL n. 3 shrub (Tephrosiavogelii), the pods and leaves of which are used as fish-poison; gun-barrel. n'- galawu HHH n. 3 shrub the leaves of which are said to be always turned to the sun and to open only in sunlight. lu- waawu HHL n. 11 shrub ( Uvaria sp.). n- saangusaangu LLLLLL n. 3 shrub (Vernonia polyura). ci- luungumwaamba LLLLLL n. 7 shrub which grows in old gardens used as antidote to the irritation caused by the "buffalo-bean". namalaluka LHHLL n. 9 shrub whose roots are pounded for fish poison and also for rendering baskets water-tight. N- gaci LL n. 9 shrub of the genus Euphorbia often planted at the grave. ci- kwaakwa LLL n. 7 sickle. syeeto HHH n. 9 side. ci- manyisyo LLL n. 7 token of ownership; a sign; a marker; a brand (e.g., on cattle). n- saangalasya LLLLL n. 3 simarubaceous tree (Harrisonia abyssinica). n- tuumbu LLL n. 3 simarubaceous tree (Kirkia acuminata). The timber resembles burr walnut; it is sometimes planted at a grave. di- inyasi LLH n. 5 single piece of grass. n- kwaamba LLL n. 3 single-piece waist cloth; the span of a man's outstretched arms; a fathom. ceemwaadi HHLHL n. 1a sister (formal). lu- vala LL n. 11 site, esp. one cleared for dances, games, etc.; courtyard. ma- gajawisa LLLL n. 6 skirt made from palm leaves, worn by dancers at the initiation ceremonies; ragged clothing. N- gweendela LLLL n. 9 slang name given to the hyaena ("because it wounds or disfigures a person but does not kill"). anguyeeje LHLLL idiom. slang term for a long necklace of beads, hanging nearly to the ground (lit: follow me!). N- gananaava LHLHL n. 9 slang word for an Ibis (onomatopoeic). di- jaanda HHH n. 5 slap. lu- kovi HH n. 11 slap. di- koongwa HHL n. 5 slave-yoke. n- saanjo LLL n. 3 sleeping mat. n- keeka HLL n. 3 sleeping mat of woven palmleaf. ci- gono LL n. 7 sleeping place on a journey; a camp. ci- pululucisya LLLLH n. 7 slip knot; a running noose. ci- naanda LLL n. 7 slug. ci- kuula HHH n. 7 small ant-hill; a kind of wild fruit. ka- njeema HLL n. 12 small baboon acting as sentry. n- tadya HL n. 3 small baboon which acts as guide or sentinel. n- suulu LLL n. 3 (small) banded mongoose. nakoma LLL n. 9 small beer-basket having a broad bamboo rim. di- piipi HHH n. 5 small black ant; small black beads. n- kapwe LL n. 3 small brick-coloerd bead. ci- tuutule HHHH n. 7 small bundle. n- cololo HHH n. 3 small but permanent waterfall. ci- kwaawu HLL n. 7 small cap worn by women. di- saamulo LLLL n. 5 small comb to used on women's heads as adornment object. ci- kwiisawulo HHLLL n. 7 small crocodile. ci- baadi HLL n. 7 small, cylindric, piece od wood use for securing the door. ci- tuupa LHL n. 7 small door in the back wall of a house for use as a "bolt hole" in case of raids. ci- miniingo HHLL n. 7 small drum. n- cooma LLL n. 3 small drum; a small keg. lu- tikwe HL n. 11 small drum held to the beast when beaten. ka- loombe LHL n. 12 small drum mounted on a stand and beaten by two sticks. n- sopa LL n. 3 small euphorbaceous tree (Bridelia ferruginea or micrantha). di- nyuunya LLL n. 5 small feather; a hair (of an animal). ci- kolokolo LLLL n. 7 small fish having poisonous fins. ka- vaando LHL n. 12 small garden (e.g., for herbs). ka- mwaati LLL n. 12 small gift sealing a bargain. ci- sasi LH n. 7 small gourd used for wherein a mixture of medicine of various kinds soaked into oil is kept for different purposes. ci- soto LH n. 7 small hole in anything. seleenje LLLL n. 9 small keg of gunpowder. ka- putiputi HHHH n. 7 small kind of bat. ci- suuguugu HHLLH n. 7 small kind of bee; midge. N- buuta LLL n. 9 small kind of fish. m- paambeesu HHLLH n. 3 small kind of Mirtle (Syzygium mumbwaense). n- tiva LL n. 3 small kind of snake, very poisonous and said to be fatal even to elephant. ci- soondo LLL n. 7 small knife mostly used for tatooing and for circumcision. m- padilo HHH n. 3 small knife used for smoothing wood or bamboo. wu- saani LLL n. 14 small light-colored kind of bead. n- naanguka LLHL n. 3 small ligt-blue bead. di- iceka LHL n. 5 small metal sphere used as bullet in traditional guns. n- kalaango HLLH n. 3 small pot for cooking meat; a frying pot. N- jecele HHL n. 9 small "rock-rabbit", the Tree Hyrax. ka- sooti LLL n. 12 small round cap. N- beleemba LLLL n. 9 small shallow basket having a decorated rim. suungununu LLLLL n. 9 small sp. of ant (biting). ma- piipi HHH n. 6 small sp. of black ant; small black beads. ka- sapeembe LLLL n. 12 small sp. of squirrel (grey). suunji HHH n. 9 small species of field-mouse having a very strong smell. ci- gajigaji LLLL n. 7 small species of spider (alleged to bite). ci- vaangala HHLL n. 7 small stockade or hut in which persons are quarantined either for their own protection (from tabooed persons) or, more usually, for that of others from infection. N- guluungo HLLH n. 9 small stone used for smoothing earthware plates or pots; a pebble. N- gon'oondo LLLL n. 9 small stone used to roughen a grindstone. n- soondoka LLHL n. 3 small thorny tree (Zizyphus jujuba) bearing astringent fruit; a rubiaceous tree (Randiavestita). n- tunuungu LLHL n. 3 small tree (Harungana madagascariensis). m'- buwu HL n. 3 small tree of Mirtle family (Syzygium mumbwaense). N- bunuumbu LLLL n. 9 small tusk of ivory. ka- tecetu HHL n. 12 small twig. n- kopa LL n. 3 small waist-bag. m- patiila LLLL n. 3 small waist-bag made of skin. n- tala LL n. 3 small water-pot; a hide gun cover. bidika LHL n. 9 small water-pot having a handle. naluungave LHHHH n. 9 small, yellow, round, edible fruit. di- wuungo LLL n. 5 smell (scent). ci- wukuta LLH n. 7 smelting furnace; a forge. N- nyilu LL n. 9 snack (of food). N- gonokono LLLL n. 9 snail. di- konokono LLLL n. 5 snail. di- ijoka LHH n. 5 snake. di- taambula HHLL n. 5 snare. ci- tava LH n. 7 snare. di- ipetwa LLH n. 5 snare (for birds). ci- toopole HHHH n. 7 snare for birds similiar in shape consisting of a noose which catches by the legs. n- soombola HHLL n. 1 snatch-thief; a pickpocket. wu- toobwa HLL n. 14 soft (sweet) drink made from corn or millet flour. ci- ipwa HL n. 7 son or daughter of a sister. nyiimbo HHL n. 9 song. di- syuuciila HHLLL n. 5 sore which develops without apparent cause; indolent ulcer. ci- diindiindidi LLLLLL n. 7 sort of larder for storing vegetables and relishes of various kinds. yeeti? LHL inter. sort of "tag" question: isn't it?; is it not so? (expects agreement). m- paanduula LLLLL n. 3 sp. Bauhinia (B. petersiana). n- saangu LLL n. 3 sp. of Acacia (A. albida); copulation; a habit; a characteristic or trait. n- kuungu LLL n. 3 sp. of Acacia (A. nigrescens), the Knob-thorn. n- kwaanga LLL n. 3 sp. of Acacia (A. sieberiana). n- coongwe LLL n. 3 sp. of acacia (A. spirocarpa). namaleenga LLLLL n. 9 sp. of Acacia (A. subalata or woodii). n- ceesime HHHL n. 3 sp. of Acacia (A. zanthophloca). k- esicaana LHHHH n. 12 sp. of banana. ci- wansagaja HHHL n. 7 sp. of beetle used as gun "medicine". N- dava LH n. 10 sp. of berries. N- kuusa LHL n. 9 sp. of biting fly. wu- nyala LL n. 14 sp. of blisters between the toes ; a sp. of caterpillar the hairs of which cause itching and which move in chains. N- buumbi LHL n. 9 sp. of mustard green. n'- dyakaamba HHLL n. 3 sp. of Cashew (Lannea edulis). N- balawuungo LLLLL n. 9 sp. of caterpillar. nalukaangalala LHHLHHL n. 9 sp. of centipede (harmless). n- koloonjo LLLL n. 3 sp. of Combretun (gazense). n'- dimidila LLLL n. 3 sp. of Coral tree (Erythrima suberifera or tomentosa); red flowers and seeds. n- sisimaanga LLLLL n. 3 sp. of Creton (used for oil). n- sawaasa LLLL n. 3 sp. of Creton used for its oil and often planted on a grave. nankoka LLL n. 9 sp. of Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus or levaillantii). wu- ciindu LLL n. 14 sp. of date-palm (Phoenix rulinata), used in making mats. mi- tuumbi LLL n. 4 sp. of field-mouse. di- caambidi HHHL n. 5 sp. of field-mouse. N- gwaavi LLL n. 9 sp. of field-mouse. di- syeetela mbaanga HHLLHLL n. 5 sp. of field-mouse. n- tolo HL n. 3 sp. of field-mouse; a coward; a load; a parcel, bundle. ka- ceele LLL n. 12 sp. of fig-tree ( Ficus sp). n. tava LH n. 3 sp. of Figtree (Ficus ingens); "Indian plum" (Flacourtia hirtiusseula); Oncoba spinosa; a malvaceous tree (Thesperia rogersii). The wood is used for bows. m- pumbi LL n. 3 sp. of Figtree (Ficus mallotocarpa). n- ceele LLL n. 3 sp. of figtree (Ficus petersii). n- kuumbeje HHLL n. 3 sp. of Figtree (Ficus sp.). n'- dyaangwaasi HHLHL n. 3 sp. of Figtree (Ficus umbellata). N- guleembe LHLL n. 9 sp. of gad-fly (Tabanus biguttatus). (It bites severely). ci- kasu LH n. 7 sp. of ginger ( Zingiber officinalis) introduced by the Arabs and used as a condiment. N- gwaalu HLL n. 9 sp. of green parrot. lu- sugama HHL n. 11 sp. of ground-bean. sugama HHL n. 10 sp. of ground bean (Voandezia subterranea); Euph. testicles. di- loondo LHL n. 5 sp. of hawk. namweeve LLHL n. 9 sp. of hawk; the Kite (Milvus migrans). n'- disyaanyuundo HLLLLL n. 3 sp. of holly (Ilex mitis). naluguumbo LHLLH n. 9 sp. of hornet having yellow banded legs. ci- tuundugulu LLHLH n. 7 sp. of Hyrax larger than 'njecele'. ci- sangaawulo HLLLL n. 7 sp. of iguana. ci- nyaanga LLL n. 7 sp. of kola nut (Cola acuminata). n- sipaani LLLL n. 3 sp. of Linden (Grevia bicolor). The fibrous bark is used for net making. nankwalaakwa LLLLL n. 9 sp. of lizard. naambuluunje LLHHLL n. 9 sp. of lizard. di- walaangulo LLLLL n. 5 sp. of locust. di- pwiisa LLL n. 5 sp. of mangoose. kawumbaata LLLLL n. 9 cabbage; sp. of millet (Eleusine). n- kuvi HH n. 3 sp. of Mimiosa (Piptadenia buchananii). It has hard but light wood. m- palangaanga LLLLL n. 3 sp. of Mimosa (Acacia macrothtyra). nakadima LLLL n. 9 sp. of Mimosa (Albizzia antunesiana and versicolor). m- pumuundo HLLH n. 3 sp. of Mimosa Albizzia gummifera). m- peepe HHL n. 3 sp. of Mimosa (Albizzia lebbeck). The timber is valuable. n- kwaatama HHLL n. 3 sp. of Mirtle (Combretum microphyllum). nakajete LLHH n. 9 sp. of mushroom. nakasowu LLLH n. 9 sp. of mushroom, black. nakalaasi LLLHL n. 9 sp. of mushroom. wu- joongwe LLL n. 14 sp. of mushroom. kasanjaala LLLLL n. 9 sp. of mushroom. wu- lasi LH n. 14 sp. of mushroom. wu- teembo LLL n. 14 sp. of mushroom. w- usiinda HLLH n. 14 sp. of mushroom (brown). nakajongoolo LLHHHL n. 9 sp. of mushroom, red. wu- teenya LHL n. 14 sp. of mushroom (white). n- sepeembi LLLL n. 3 sp. of Myrtle (Eugenia sp.). n'- dima HL n. 3 sp. of persimmon (Diospyros kirkii, var.). ma- kasa HL n. 6 sp. of pumpkin. di- lawulawu HHHH n. 5 sp. of pumpkin. N- buluwutu LLLL n. 9 sp. of red ant. di- kaangaga HHHH n. 5 sp. of reed. di- teemba LLL n. 5 sp. of small fish. namasaamba LHLLH n. 9 sp. of snake, green. di- soongwe LLL n. 5 sp. of Staff-tree (Mystrozilum aethiopicum); sp. of Aloe. n- tata HL n. 3 sp. of Strophantus (S. courmontii). l- oombo LHL n. 11 sp. of thorn shrub planted as a fence; the leaves are edible (when cooked). n'- jaalo HHH n. 3 sp. of thorn-tree; the wood is very light and a bit of root is tied to a limb to relieve pain; the web (weaving). nalukukuti LLHHL n. 9 sp. of tree-snake. N- gwee LH n. 9 sp. of weaver-bird. N- dinoodi LLLL n. 9 sp. of Webler (Cistocola). wu- dikwi LL n. 14 sp. of "white ant". lu- ceece HHH n. 11 sp. of white ant; a peevish, crying, child. n- neece LLH n. 3 sp. of wild custard-apple (Anona sp.). nakapweeso LLLLL n. 9 sp. of wild fruit. N- beemba HLL n. 9 sp. of wild fruit. N- dogodigo LLHL n. 10 sp. of wild fruit. N- dooto HHH n. 10 sp. of wild fruit. ma- kumi HH n. 6 sp. of wild fruit; tens. ci- wamasoka HHLL n. 7 sp. of wild vine, the root is used for medicine. wu- saanji LLL n. 14 sp. of wild yam (Discorea sp.). nyuumbu LLL n. 9 sp. of yam (Dicorea sp.) lu- vani LH n. 11 space between two similar things; a split stick for carrying, a letter or spatchcocked fish. N- bakanyiko HHLH n. 9 space enclosed by two converging things; the "crutch". ci- kwaale LHL n. 7 spatchcocked fowl. di- paanga HLL n. 5 spear (in general). aLuveembe LLLHL prop. n. 1a spectre; a giant; anything abnormally large or long. nyaangata LLLL n. 9 spider. lu- ndaandaambudi LLLLLH n. 11 spider; a spider's web. di- gajigaji HHHH n. 5 spider's web. ci- tagawu HHH n. 7 spider's web. ma- simanicisyo LLLLL n. 6 splice of joint. m- piimbinyoolo LLHLLL n. 3 spontaneous tree (Chrysophyllum natalense); the Kola-nut tree (Cola clavat). di- ivala LHH n. 5 spot (on skin, fur, or material). di- itepo LHH n. 5 spot where seed has been planted; the birth-place of a tribe or individual. ci- iwulu LHL n. 7 spotted wild-cat. n- sonogo LLL n. 1 spouse of either sex. n- koma LL n. 3 sprouting plant (from seed); a sp. of Gardenia (G. manganjae). cii- ngadiimba LLLL n. 7 spur of a cock; barb of an arrow; ear of fish. lu- somo LH n. 11 stab or prick; a night attack (by war-party or barglar). lu- kongooso LLLL n. 11 staff. N- goongo LLL n. 9 staff; a stick; a pole. n- tindiiso LLLL n. 3 staff; a walking stick. n- tundajidilo HLLLL n. 3 staff used as a crutch. n- tiimbajidila HHLLLL n. 3 staff used by a cripple in lieu of a crutch. n- tepesi LLL n. 3 stain. N- doondwa HHH n. 9 star. cigweesi LLLL adv. state of being aghast with fear or surprise. di- saadilo HHHH n. 5 statement; a report. nataama LHHL n. 9 "stay-at-home" person, a "stick-in-the-mud"; an ignoramus. di- vaangula HHLL n. 5 steep hill; the stomach; an axe-head used a a wedge in spliting wood. ci- kweesya HLL n. 7 steep slope (on a hill). n- sakateembwe LLLLL n. 3 sterculaceous shrub (Domeya johnstonii). n'- jaale LHL n. 3 sterculaceous tree of the Rift Valey (Sterculia appendiculata). ci- lole LL n. 7 sterculiaceaus tree ( Cola verticillata). nakatowu LLLL n. 9 sterculiaceous tree (Dobeya sp.). di- ikupe LHL n. 5 stick. lu- kooselo HHLH n. 11 stick used for poking in a hole, e.g., for crabs; a tooth-pick. di- tuuya LHL n. 5 still-born infant; a human foeatus (miscarrage). m- peema LLL n. 3 stink. ci- nuungadaala HHLLLL n. 7 stinking grasshopper with yellow, green and red stripes. n- tiiko HLL n. 3 stirring-rod. di- gaanga HLL n. 5 stone in (general); a gun-flint. N- dano LL n. 9 story. ci- gundilo HHH n. 7 stoutly built, sturdy, person. ci- sulusyo LLL n. 7 straining basket; filter. lu- wuumba LLL n. 11 strange smell of food or drink. di- swaani LHL n. 5 straw. lu- sulo HH n. 11 stream; a river. lu- taando LLL n. 11 stretch of high ground between two streams; the distance between two villages; distance. lu- koonji HLL n. 11 string, rope. di- kwaambatu LLLL n. 5 strip of bark rope. c- ale LL n. 7 striped and fringed cloth. ma- (n)dalaasi LHLL n. 6 striped cloth. n- neeso HLL n. 3 striped single piece waist-cloth. n- nalu LH n. 3 striped snake which moves with great rapidity and silence. sasadi LHL n. 9 striped red cloth. c- oomboko LLLL n. 7 structure set up during the boys initiation ceremonies consisting of two heavy poles between which a fire is lit. The boys are made to jump over (or "through") the fire while assistant shake the pole. lu- veleenje HHLL n. 11 stubble of grass remaining after a grass-fire. ci- sici LH n. 7 stump or root of a tree sticking out of the ground lu- kolokooswa HHLHL n. 11 stunted corn-cob. n- siya HL n. 1 stupid person; a stubborn, ignorant, person. ci- tapwasi HHL n. 7 stupid, useless, person. soocela LLHL n. 9 stye in the eye. lu- wiile LHL n. 11 sub-shrub ( Crotalaria natalitia). n- nundeluunde LHLHL n. 3 sub-shrub (Drogomansia whytei). acina- njeese LHL n. 2b sub-tribe of the Yao. lu- caanda LLL n. 11 subject of a chief. n- naambi HHH n. 3 subject of a chief. n- teekateeka LLHLHL n. 3 subshrub (Eriosema affine). di- bokoosi LHLL n. 5 suitcase. n- tatu LL n. 3 Sumac (Rhus spp.). namangooswe LLLLL n. 1b surety in marriage or advocate in court (us. the maternal uncle and or an elder brother). N- galaande LLLL n. 9 surface drains; irrigation trenches. ci- supusya LLH n. 7 surprise. ci- valevale HHHH n 7 swallow ( Hirundinidae) or swift (Apodidae). kwapuu! LLH ideop. sweeping cut; whipping N- goongonda LLLL n. 9 swelling caused by injury (a blow); a bruise. n- tuungwe LLL n. 3 swing. ka- pici LH n. 12 switch. m- puuto HHH n. 3 switch, stick, birch. m- peceso LLL n. 3 swizzle stick. meesa HLL n. 9 table. lu- gooso LLL n. 11 taboo; a restriction. n- teepa LLL n. 1b tall slender man. n- setanyani LLLL n. 3 tall sterculaceous tree (Sterculia quinqueloba). The bark is useful for cordage and mats. n'- goosa HHL n. 3 tall tree of the Rift Valley (Sterculia africana). The bark is used for string or thread. lu- leembo HHH n. 11 tatoo-mark; a mark (scar) of vaccination. mw- adimu LLH n. 1 teacher; a talkative (untrustworthy) person. ci- paani HLL n. 7 team; a political party. di- sakasa LLL n. 5 temporary hut made of grass or branches. ci- ndudinya LLL n. 7 temporary building. di- ipata LHL n. 5 temporary dam built for fishing purposes; the butt-end of a pole (tree, reed, corn-cob, etc.). di- ikuta LLH n. 5 temporary grass shed. N- guta LL n. 9 tendon. a- ngaanga HLL n. 1a term of affectionate respect often used in addressing grandparents, but also used between friends. bwana LL n. 1a term of reciprocal address between friends. kusyeeto LHLL n. 1a term of respect used by an initiated male to address the "mother"; form of respect in addressing a woman, equiv. of "lady of the house". di- pumbu LL n. 5 testicle. n- sapulo LLL n. 3 thick part of a stalk of colm or sorghum used for stirring beer. -a wiiyi HHH adj. thief. m- palu LH n. 1 thief; hunter. namandelengwa LLHHH n. 1b thief; (derisive) a long-legged person. ci- iga LL n. 7 thigh. ci- ndu L n. 7 thing; anything; something. lu- poopola LLLH n. 11 throwing-stick for killing birds. lu- vidiinga HHLL n. 11 throwing-stick for killing birds. ci- diindimo LLLL n. 7 thunder; a bang, a crash, or a loud noise of any kind other than of shouting or talking. m- piindiimbi HHLLL n. 3 timber tree (Vitex cuneata), bearing blackish edible fruits. ci- loongo HLL n. 7 tobacco pipe. ci- manyidilo LLLL n. 7 token; a credential; a badge. di- ino HH n. 5 tooth. lu- sokonyolo LLLL n. 11 tooth-pick. lu- toonyo LLL n. 11 tooth-pick. N- biila LHL n. 9 top (toy); a xylophone. lu- mudi LL n. 11 torch (in general). ci- wuumbo LHL n. 7 torch made of bark-cloth. N- gon'o HL n. 9 tortoise. ci- n'aandilo LLLL n. 7 toy. ci- todilo LHL n. 7 toy flute made from a reed. N- jeengwa LHL n. 9 toy made from a bit of broken gourd with a piece of reed. It is thrown by a flick of the fingers at a target, usually a corn-cob. m- pita HL n. 3 track, a trail, esp. of animals. di- vaande HLL n. 5 track; spoor. ma- wutewute HHLL n. 6 track; spoor. di- kuumbo LLL n. 5 track, spoor; a sp. of field-mouse. n- tego HH n. 3 trap of any kind. ci- joogoyo LLLL n. 7 threat. ci- kolowaanga LLLLL n. 7 tree ( Baphia busseana; Hymenocardia mollis). naangweesu HHLLH n. 9 tree (Brochystegia sp.) much used for bark-cloth. nyeesele HHLL n. 9/10 tree cricket. di- saandi HLL n. 5 tree felled and left in situ for burning as fertilizer. di- wukuta LLH n. 5 tree from which various "medicine"are made; a fish-poison; a blistering fluid; a fluid that causes blindness. n- teela HHH n. 3 tree (generic term); medicine (generic term). n- kuungulu HHLL n. 3 tree having white bark and large leaves; a log. ci- kolola HHL n. 7 tree ( Heteromorpha spp or Commiphor pilosa) sometimes planted at a grave. ci- koloongwe LLHL n. 7 tree ( Landophia sp.); a harpoon used for hippo. The head is detachable. n- kapa LL n 3 tree (Mimusops zeyheri, var. laurifolia). having abundant milk sap used as a datergent; a corn plant only half grown. n- siingati LLLL n. 3 tree of the Borage family (Cordia abyssinica); a mouse trap is made from the hollowed-out root. n- tukulu LLL n. 3 tree of the Caper family (Boscia soliciiolia); a staff tree (Gymnosporia lancifolia). n- kaasaawulo HHLLLL n. 3 tree of the Custard Apple family (Uvaria sp.). N- demekan'goongo HHLLLL n. 9 tree of the gingseng family (Cussonia sp.). n- non'a LH n. 3 tree of the Madder family (Canthium crassum). m- piilu HHH n. 3 tree of the "Soapberry" family (Allophylus, sp.). lu- dimi lwa n'oombe LHHHLL n. 11 a type of tree ( Paveta crassipes). nakudima LLHH n. 9 tree the root of which is used to make a sp. of trap. di- jamaanda LHLL n. 5 tree, the wood of which is used to make the lip of a basket; a covered basket of Swahili design. n- komwa LL n. 3 tree used for making drums and mortars. c- awo LL n. 7 treeless vast area or region, esp. a hill. lu- kosyo HL n. 11 tribe; tribal family; crace; clan; sept. lu- joondo HHH n. 11 tributary of a river. N-yoondo ma- ngaale LLL n. 6 trick. ci- divata LLH n. 7 trap consisting of a running noose designed to catch by the legs. n- tuumba LLL n. 3 truss of material; a long bundle. lu- swaaji HHH n. 11 tuft-like flower (e.g., corn, sugar-cane, reed). ci- leemba LHL n. 7 turban. di- kuukundeembo HHHHLL n. 5 turkey. nannume LHH n. 9 tusk of ivory reaching to one's chin in length. nanseenda LLLL n. 9 tuskless elephant. nyuungwa LLL n. 9 tuskless elephant. jwa mavila HLHH n. 1 twin child. saka LL n. 9 two storey hut that is granary on the upper level and kitchen at the lower level. wu- seemwe LLL n. 14 type of mange affecting domestic animals (esp. goats); insanity; rabies. m- peewu HHL n. 3 rubiaceous tree (Mussaenda arcuata). m'- belubeelu LLHLL n. 1 vagrant. toombosya LLLL n. 9 vagrant; a "sundowner"; a stranger of no importance; a kind of bead. kambelembeele LLLLLL n. 1a vagrant, a wanderer. kaata LHL n. 9 calabash cup or laddle fixed on a stick. di- itivi LLL n. 5 valey. ci- tivi LL n. 7 valey. ci- lalamaasi LLLHL n. 7 vampire which haunts deep water and sucks the life of any who approaches its lair; a victim, on finding himself suddenly rooted to the ground on the bank, must cut his arm and let the blood fall into the water. ma- laanya LHL n. 6 var. of bananas. wu- saangu LLL n. 14 var. of Bufflo-bean (Macuna stans). ci- soova LHL n. 7 var. of corn; rarity; disappearance. N- bwaanda HLL n. 10 var. of dwarf bean (Phareolus multiflorus). N- bweeso LLL n. 10 var. of dwarf bean (Phaseolus multiflora, var.). di- ipe LH n. 5 var. of gass which is clean for use in fence, eaves, walls, etc. n- kunyuumbule LLLLL n. 3 var. of millet (Panicum sp.). N- bugala LLL n. 9 var. of rice. nandoonji LLLL n. 9 var. of Sorghum. n- tuwo LL n. 3 var. of sweet cassava (red) (Manihot aipii). kanjelenjeele LLLLLL n. 9 variety of corn. ci- mbuviila LLLL n. 7 variety of groundnut ( Arachis hipogeae), large; impotent man. ci- ndondodi LHL n. 7 variety of pumpkin. di- kooti HLL n. 5 variety of rice. ci- lasi LH n. 7 variety of sweet cassava. lu- vaanga HLL n. 11 variety of sweet cassava. ci- mbwaani LHL n. 7 variety of sweet cassava ( Manihot aipii). kammanya LHH n. 9 variety of sweet cassava ( Manihot aipii). di- ipenu LLH n. 5 verandah; overhanging eaves. lu- waani LLL n. 11 verandah room. nanuunganuunga LLLLLLL n. 9 verbenaceous tree (Vitex buchananii). n- seecela kuunyama LLHLLLLL n. 3 verbenaceous tree (Vitex mombassae). ci- tuumbidi HHLL n. 7 vervet monkey. di- viinja HLL n. 5 very bitter variety of cassava (Manihot satwa). di- kalaava LLLL n. 5 very large canoe. nadigwaandi LLLLL n. 9 very lean person. m- pelaanjilo LLLLL n. 3 very poisonous tree. ka- celeenga LLLL n. 12 very small kind of bead. kaa- njeleenga LLLL n. 12 very small kind of bead. di- isici LLH n. 5 very thick log or pole; the trunk of a tree. mu- si L n. 3 village; home. n- talawaanda LLLLL n. 3 sandal; vitaceous tree (Sorindeia obtusifolia) from which bows are made; a rosaceous tree (Pygeum africanum). ci- luundu LLL n. 7 waist-cloth consisting of two pieces of material each two yards sew together, edge to edge making double width. di- ipepe LLL n. 5 wall. n- kooso LLL n. 3 war-stick (weaving); a stick used dig-out field-mice. n- cisoongolo HLLLL n. 1 warrior. suusuva LLHL n. 9 wart. N- baango HHH n. 9 wart-hog. n- saawula nguwo HHLLLL n. 1 washerman, dhobie. saango LLL n. 9 wasp's (or hornet's) nest; bead worn by a pregnant woman at her initiation ceremony. ci- diindo LLL n. 7 watch-house consisting of a roofed platform on poles, esp. one in a garden for scaring away depredators. n- noonda HLL n. 1 watchman. N- jelaceela LHLHL n. 9 water beetle. di- tetemela LLLL n. 5 water tortoise. N- dogolo HHL n. 9 water-buck. N- jeembo LLL n. 9 water-bucket or jar made from a gourd and having a string handle; a gouge. ci- sipo LL n. 7 water-hole dug where birds go for drinking. N- baata LHL n. 9 water-lily. di- kuumbila LLLL n. 5 water-melon. di- ticiti HHH n. 5 water-melon. di- iwuvi LLL n. 5 water-snake. di- vaasi LHL n. 5 waterless plain. di- tuumbeela HHLLL n. 5 wave. wu- teende HLL n. 14 way of doing; manner; an event, state of affairs, circumstance. cisiinje LHLL adv. way of dressing the hair with oil (esp. for pregnant women initiation ceremony). N- damile HLL n. 9 way of life; habit. taajidi LLLH n. 1b wealthy man. N- galavaango LLLLL n. 9 weasel or ferret. N- jese HL n. 9 Weaver-Bird (Ploceus spp.; Hyphanturgus spp.; Xanthophilus spp.). lu- gongo LL n. 11 wedge. N- beesa LLL n. 9 weevil. ci- sima HL n. 7 well or water-hole. n- kuumba LLL n. 3 well-marked path in constant use. lu- nyelenyele LLLL n. 11 wet sandy place; diarrhoea. ci- nkuti HH n. 7 "what-d'you-call-it" (or him). di- sacilo LLL n. 5 whip; a switch. n- sacilo HHH n. 3 whip for tops. ci- kooti HLL n. 7 whip (usually made of hippo hide). N- gudiilwa HLLH n. 9 whipping-top. N- gwidilo HHH n. 10 whipping-top. nangudi(nangudi) HLLHLL n. 9 whipping-top; a section of cassava-root mounted on a string and twirled as a toy. N- dwiinya LLL n. 9 whirlpool; a battle of varying fortunes. ci- pyelele HHH n. 7 whistle. ci- kweelu HHH n. 7 whistle made of bamboo. lu- wuudi HLL n. 11 white hair. n- suungu HLL n. 1 white person; European person. n- tuundu LHL n. 3 whole. n- koka LL n. 3 wide track through grass such that made in dragging game along after the kill; the Black and white Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus). Its cry foretells rain. ci- kunusi LLL n. 7 wild beast. ci- menya LH n. 7 wild beast. m- poosa LLH n. 3 wild custard-apple (Anona chrysophylla). kanjeesa LLLL n. 9 wild date-palm ( Phoenix reclinada) much used for making mats; the Black-winged Red Bishop bird. di- isogo LHL n. 5 wild dog. nakakumo LLHH n. 9 wild fruit. bonoongwe LLLH n. 9 wild spinach; the seed is used for a red dye. m- pelesya LLL n. 3 wild vine (Cissus integrifolia). m- pelesi LLL n. 3 wild vine (Cissus rubiginosa). ci- saawu HLL n. 7 wild yam. di- papiko LLL n. 5 wing. lu- peeta HHH n. 11 winnowing basket. ci- kolowoondo LLLLL n. 7 whirlpool. n- savi HL n. 1 wizard, i.e., one who practises black magic to harm, or kill others. n- tapicilo LLLL n. 3 wizard who has cheated the ordeal poison by his magic (by vomiting it). ka- ndeeya HLL n. 12 wooden stool. N- jembeele LLLL n. 9 woman who has born at least one child. n- nowoka HHL n. 1 woman who has gone to live in her husband's village. n- seeso LLL n. 3 wood; a spinney. N- gon'oanda HHHL n. 9 Wood-pecker. sawaala LLLL n. 9 wooden arrow to be used in a bow for killing birds. n- teembe LLL n. 3 wooden image; figurine; statuette. n- komelo LLL n. 3 wooden mallet, esp. that used in making bark-cloth. n- sumaadi LHLL n. 3 wooden pin or small peg; a dowel; a nail; a rivet. n- samilo LLL n. 3 wooden rest for the head; a pillow or cushion; a short-barrel gun for black powder. ci- teengu LHL n. 7 wooden stool. ci- goombelo HHHH n. 7 wooden tool for beating the floor smooth. m- pici LH n. 3 wooden weapon - stick, cane, cudgel, baton, etc.; a penulty. di- ilove LHH n. 5 word; sound; voice. di- nyoongolosi LLLLL n. 5 worm. di- ikata LHH n. 5 worn out barkcloth; threadbare clothing. ci- gwidi HL n. 7 worn out hoe, aze, gunflint or any tool of which only the stump remains. ci- wiisa HLL n. 7 worn-out piece of cloth; piece of rags. ma- vejele LLL n. 6 worn-out sleeping-mat. ci- peengule HHHH n. 7 wornout winnowing basket. di- seseengule LLLLL n. 5 worthless fellow. lu- paande HLL n. 11 yard, measured from the fingertips of the out-stretched arm to the clavicle; a side; a fruitor, gourd which has split or burst. c- aka HH n. 7 year. ci- tungwiisa LLLL n. 7 yellow berries used as beads for making necklace and belts for girls' initiation ceremonies dances. n- tuva LL n. 3 young bamboo; a root which is edible only after boiling in several changes of water. ka- ndeembe LLL n. 12 young cockerel. nalume LHH n. 9 young elephant; a sp. of hornet. N- duunjika LLLL n. 9 young pumpkin of the second crop. n- caanda LLL n. 1 youth. ci- mbweete LLL n. 7 zebra. N- buunda HLL n. 9 zebra; a donkey; ci- teleka LLH n. 7 bark-cloth which has been whitened by boiling. wu- kole macidi HHLLL n. 14 will. wu- koombole HHLL n. 14 ability; success; victory. lu- seele LHL n. 11 abnormal smallness. -polola HHL v. 15 abort. -poloweele -pÂlÂsya -tuungulumuka HHLLLL v. 15 abort. -tuungulumwiice -tÂÂngulumusya -polosya HHL v. 15 abort (of an animal); give birth to dead offspring (of an animal). -polweesye -aasaanga LLHLL v. 15 abort (of women only). -jaasaanjile N- bweepe LLL n. 9 abortive grain or fruit. -n'weesula HHLL v. 15 abrase the skin. -n'weeswiile -supula HHL v. 15 abrase the skin; wet one's clothes (insult). -supwiile -a ciseko HLL adj. absurd; ever-happy person; one who is always smiling. w- iinji HLL n. 14 abundance. -kusaangusana HHHLLL v. 15 abuse each other; engage in a wordy warfare. -kusaanguseene -kÂsÂÂngusanya ci- toonya LLH n. 7 acacias of several different species. -kuundidicila HHLLLL v. 15 accept (of a child being taken from mother's hands). -kuundidiciile -loongana HHLL v. 15 accompany; go together. -loongeene -lÂÂnganya *-dÂûg- lw- aaso LLL n. 11 accuracy of aim; a malady in women causing repeated abortion. It is fatal to men and may be contracted by coitus. -soonjela HHLL v. 15 accuse. -soonjeele -sÂÂnjesya ci- duulo HLL n. 7 acid made by straining water through ashes of certan plants and used as salt. n- kotamu LLL n. 3 a climbing shrub (Combretum microphyllum). -pokolanya HHLL v. 15 act as a peace-maker; arbitrate. -pokoleenye -tumika HHL v. 15 act as a servant; be under orders. -tumiice -tÂmÂsya *-tÂm- -coteca HHL v. 15 act thoughtlessly or carelessly; go off the track; exaggerate. -coteece -guunguluma HHLLL v. 15 act without plan or system, at haphazard. -guungulwiime -gÂÂngulumya wukolece LHHL adv. acting in a provocative manner. -nyuunya HHH v. 15 add, by sprinkling with the hand, the flour in making porridge; sprinkle salt into food while cooking it; a small present to seal a bargain. -nyuunyile -simula HHL v. 15 add cold water to hot water to cool down; try out (test); make love at a first time after circumcision. -simwiile -kolojela HHLL v. 15 add the flour in brewing beer (on the fourth day). -kolojeele -paambika HHLL v. 15 add to a load. -paambiice -paambicila HHLLL v. 15 add to; increase (a quantity). -paambiciile -pÂÂmbicisya -oonjecesya LLHLL v. 15 add to; increase (number or amount). -joonjeceesye *-yÂûg- -suusila HHLL v. 15 add to length; go ahead, in advance; push (e.g., firewood in the fireplace). -suusiile N- boole LLL n. 9 added egg. -mata HH v. 15 adhere (as a swarm of bees). -matile -maambatila HHLLL v. 15 adhere; stick. -maambaatiile -mÂÂmbatika -nyaambatila HHLLL v. 15 adhere, stick to. -nyaambatiile -nyÂÂmbatika *-nÂm- -wunicila magambo HHLLHLL idiom. 15 adjourn a case. -suusa HHH v. 15 adjust; put straight; (esp.) hoist a child with a jerk; prove another wrong; exaggerate; suddenly recollect; go in advance. -suusile -diingaanya HHLLL v. 15 adjust; put straight; make tidy; repair. -diingaanyiisye -golosya HHL v. 15 adjust; straighten. -golweesye *-gÂdud- -tapisya HHL v. 15 administer an ametic. -tapiisye *-tÂpik- luvaando LHHH adv. administering the poison ordeal. -lapa HH v. 15 admire; wonder at; be astonished; confess; go and report news. -lapile -laamba HHH v. 15 admit defeat; surrender; lick; do obeisance to (a chief), worship (God). -laambile -oogaasya LLHLL v. 15 adorn. -joogaasiisye *-yÂg- -dii- -peta HH v. 15 adorn oneself; dress up. -petile ya H pref. adverbial prefix; of.; concerning; about. -eelusya LLHL v. 15 advise. -jeelwiisye ma- cawudi LHL n. 6 advice; agreement. ma- laango LLL n. 6 advice; instruction; customs. -sema HH v. 15 adze. -semile -sepula HHL v. 15 adze; cut a slice; break open; force a way through. -sepwiile ci- cinonyelo LLLL n. 7 affection; love. wu- nonyelo LLL n. 14 affection; love. -saadicisya HHLLL v. 15 affirm; certify; guarantee. -saadiciisye n- kaangawula LLLLL n. 3 "African Balsa" (Ricinodendron rautanenii). ma- aja HL n. 6 African breadfruit or Jackfruit. m'- baava LHL n. 3 African mahogan ( Khaya nyasica). n- koombe LLL n. 3 "African Rubber"; a showy laticiferous climber (Landolpha florida) bearing yellow, edible fruit. The stem is sometimes used for rope. n- noombwa HHL n. 3 African Teak (Pterocarpus angolensis). n- tuumbati HHLL n. 3 African Teak (Pterocarpus angolensis). pacikaava (muno) LLLLLLH adv. after a time; later; by and by. sooni LLL adv. again. wu- kolekole LHHL n. 14 aggression. -wuunguusya HHLLL v. 15 agitate for; solicit. -wuungusiisye -tavana HHL v. 15 agree on a course of action. -taveene -tÂvÂnya -iinikana LLHLL v. 15 agree together; be on friendly terms. -jiinikeene -iinÂkana -longomana HHLL v. 15 agree together; get on well together; be on good terms with each other. -longomeene -lÂngÂmanya waamba LLL adv. aimlessly; without plan or reason; nondescript; an intensitive correponding to "awfully", "terribly". -a cijuumi LHLL adj. alive. peenupeenupe LLHLLLL adv. all by yourself. ngwee! HL ideop. all clear; clean; swept. koose LLL adv. all; completely. citetete LHHL adv. all day long. -tetetete LLLL ideop. all day long. -ose(pe) LLH adj. all; every; every one; the whole; the entire. kuungulukutu LLLLLL ideop. all night long. nguungulukutu LLLLLL ideop. all night long. dyoose(pe) LLLH adv. all of it; entirely; whole. loose luno LLLHH adv. all this time; even up to now; hitherto. -pisya HL v. 15 allow to pass; hand on; put through; reeve; make room for another. -pisiisye *-pÂt- di- tiimbe LLL n. 5 alluvial soil; a stream garden. jiika(pe) LLLH adv. alone. pajiika LLLL adv. alone; on one's own. -kuusya HLL v. 15 allow; lay aside for future use, save. -kuusiisye -gulusya HHL v. 15 alow to fly away; run off, carrying the boys for circumcision in the initiation ceremonies; be evasive; equivocate; interrupt. -gulwiisye *-gÂduk- -akwe LL conj. also; too. noombe LLL adv. also; too. naciva muno LLLLL conj. although; even; even if. nta (muno) HLH conj. although; neither...nor; not even; even if; notwithstanding. wu- juvidisi LLLL n. 14 ambush; the action of lying in wait; lying in ambush. -saandula HHLL v. 15 amputate (i.e., cut off an appendage, e.g., limb, branch, etc.); pollard (a tree). -saandwiile -sÂÂndula -dii- -nonyelesya HLLL v. 15 amuse oneself. -nonyeleesye di- ipute LHL n. 5 abcess. ci- tolo HL n. 7 abcess in a finger; a "witlow". n- saawulasulo HHLLHH n. 3 acanthaceous subshrub (Brillantaisia subulugurica). ci- wuunganilo LLLLL n. 7 achnaceous tree bearing yellow flowers ( O. shirensis). di- seengo LLL n. 5 action; a deed. di- ipidi LHH n. 5 adder; viper; the puff adder. di- isisya LLH n. 5 addled egg. n- kamusi HHH n. 1 adult who acts as a boy's friend, helper, and instructor during initiation, and assists the master during the ceremonies. m- magaambo HLLL n. 1 advocate, a pleader (in court). ci- piniinjila HHHLL n. 7 adze. ci- laangano LLLL n. 7 agreement; a contract ma- laangano HHLL n. 6 agreement; contract; pact; cause. nampapwala LLLL n. 9 ammunition pouch. di- siinda HHH n. 5 amount sufficient only to fill once the mortar. ci- diima LHL n. 7 amulet which enables the wearer to go among his enemies without being recognized. m- pidipidi LHHL n. 3 anacardaceous tree (Sorindeia obtusifolia). n- ciwuumbu LLLL n. 3 anacardiaceous tree (Lamnea schimperi). n'- gweegwe HLL n. 3 anacardiaceous tree ( Sorindeia obtusifoliolata). The wood makes good bows. naanga HLL n. 9 anchor. ci- nyama LL n. 7 animal. nyama LL n. 9 animal used for meat; meat. ci- budu HL n. 7 animal which has died without the pronunciation of the formula "Bismillah" and is therefore unlawful as food for Muslims. n- sawusya HHL n. 1 annoying person; a nuisance (of a person). lu- paamba HLL n. 11 ant (in general). di- sugulu HHL n. 5 ant-hill. saangala LLLL n. 9 antipped arrow. n- kolokolo LLLL n. 3 apocynaceous shrub (Carissa edulis) - a "dog-bane"; a moraceous shrub (Cardiogyne africana); a fabaceous tree (Dalbergia mosaambicus). n'- gwaale HLL n. 3 apocynaceous tree (Conopharyngia elegans). n- kwaale LLL n. 3 apocynaceous tree (Holarrhena febrifuga). n'- gaga HL n. 3 apocynaceous tree ( Holarrhena febrifuga, or Conopharyngia sp.) used in medicine as a diaphoretic (leaves); a croton. n'- gwiimbi HHL n. 3 apocynaceous tree (Rauwolfia natalensis). ci- paango LLL n. 7 appointment ("date"); an agreement. ma- kaani HLL n. 6 argument. syeengo LLL n. 9 armlet; or anklet of many coils of wire. nakaswaaga LLHHL n. 9 aromatic tree (Xymalos monospora). longosoko LLLL n. 9 arrangement (of things). m- paamba LHL n. 3 arrow; a quill of a porcupine; money to be invested. nyaangala LLLL n. 9 arrow having 4-5 sharp points of bamboo. lu- sagala LLL n. 11 arrow, having a number (2-5) of sharp points, made of bamboo. N- jeeto LLL n. 9 arrow-head having two barbs. ci- kawu LH n. 7 astringent taste in the mouth. n- supuko LLL n. 3 awe-inspiring person; a celebrity; a popular person; "frightfulness" (deliberate cruelty). di- vaago HHH n. 5 axe. kateemo LHLL n. 9 axe used for finishing off a wonded game. It is half-moon shaped head on a long tang. n- sukusuku LLLL n. 3 earth tremor; vibration; upheaval. N- duumu LLL n. 9 earthenware (or china) cup (no handle); a small earthenware basin. saani LLL n. 9 earthware plate. n- kugwaaviidila HLLLLLL n. 1 eavesdropper; a take bearer. n- celeceeta HHHHL n. 3 ebanaceous tree (Dyospyros sp.). m- pukuso LLL n. 3 ebanaceous tree (Euclea lanceolata). nakatuuta LLLLL n. 9 ebanaceous tree (Euclea natalensis). n- kutuuta LLLL n. 3 ebanaceous tree (Euclea natalensis). n- tupa HL n. 3 ebanaceous tree (Euclea undulata). nakavelama LLHHL n. 9 ebanaceous tree (Royena nyassae). n- sakala LLL n. 3 ebaneceous tree (Diospyros kirkii). namalove LLHH n. 9 echo. ci- imbuundi LHLL n. 7 enclosure , a fence wherein a family's houses are situated. N- guunga HLL n. 9 eel; a plant the sap of which is used to render baskets water-tight. di- jeele LLL n. 5 egg. di- ndaanda LLL n. 5 egg. di- koombwa LHL n. 5 handle of a rifle; egg-shell. N- buunju HLL n. 9 eland. ci- isukuusuku LHLLHL n. 7 elbow. n- kulu; kulugwe HHHHL n. 1 elder brother or sister; one's elder brother or sister (of same sex). aci- mweene HHL n. 2b elder brother; a polite form of address to an equal; "sir"; great-great-grandchild. n- kulugwe HHH n. 3 one's elder "brother" of a man or an elder "sister" (of a woman). N- deembo HLL n. 9 elephant; ivory. mw- aango LLL n. 3 elephant's trunk. n- sooci LLH n. 3 elephant's trunk. nyaanga HLL n. 9 elephant's tusk. ci- juumba LHL n. 7 enclosed, box-like, trap (for birds or animals). di- ciinga LLL n. 5 enclosure for cattle. n- tepa LH n. 3 end; a tip. m- magoongo HLLH n. 1 enemy. ma- peeto HHH n. 6 enquiry (esp. an inquest) held in camera. ci- piindupiindu HHLLLL n. 7 epidemic disease causing massive deaths of fowls (esp. hens, chickens and cocks); a series of deaths of an unknown cause. n'- jidijidi LLLL n. 3 epileptic fit. nnavalava HHLL n. 1b erotic person; (a prostitute). n- cese HL n. 3 eunuch. N- balabala LLLL n. 9 euphorbaceous tree ( Bridelia spp.). n- tepela HHL n. 3 euphorbaceous tree (Sapium elipticum); a sp. of Mirtle (Syzygium spp.). n'- dyampiimbwa HLLL n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree (Antidesma venosum). n- tundi LL n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree (Bridelia spp.). n- nguunga LLL n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree (Drypeles zombensis). n- simila LLL n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree (Macaranga zenkri) yielding a gum. m'- baadika LLLL n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree ( Oroton a macrostachys); a sterculiaceous tree (Dombeya multiflora or rotundifolia). n- solo LH n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree (Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia) n- tooto HHH n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree (Uapaca kirkiana), bearing small, yellow, sweet fruit. n- seecela LLHL n. 3 euphorbiaceous tree (Uapaca nitida) the sap of which is used to make baskets waterproof; a stye in the eyelid. n- kulakula HHHH n. 3 evergreen shrub (Royena pallens or zombensis); the Coral plant (Kalaharia spinescens). nakawupa LLHH n. 9 evergreen tree (Heteropyrix natalensis). n- selecete HHHH n. 3 evergreen tree (Olax dissitiflora); an euphorbiaceous tree (Phyllantus discoideus). n- canamila LLLL n. 3 evergreen tree (Olax sp.). n- kuunguti LLHL n. 3 evergreen tree (Pittosporum malosanum) bearing fruit the seeds of which are embedded in a viscous substance. m- piingu LLL n. 3 evil omen; an unpropitious sign; a protective charm; omens taken before a journey has begun. sokoole! LHHH interj. exclamation of (self-)commendation; "well done!", "Bravo!", "good work!". wuugwii! LLLH interj. exclamation of surprise, annoyance, or impatience (real or assumed). n- taambulo LLLL n. 3 extension, e.g., of a journey, meaning, leave. ci- laanga LLL n. 7 extra-marital relationship. lu- kwiimbi LLL n. 11 eyelash. ci- jiinicilo LLLLL n. 7 honor; respect. wu- lweele HHH n. 14 illness. di- teeteembwe LLLHL n. 5 immature head of corn. ci- lalamwiiko LLLLL n. 7 impossible occurrence, a prodigy, "miracle". m- mweenye HLL n. 1 Indian trader. ma- ngoolo LLL n. 6 infant. N- duumbidwa LLLL n. 9 infant not yet weaned whose mother has again become pregnant. n- neeso waamba HHLLLL n. 3 inferior quality of the striped single piece waist-cloth. di- cakapitu HHHH n. 5 infinite period; some other time. n- soondo HLL n 3 initiation ceremony for girls. ci- pagwilo LLL n. 7 innate characteristic or trait; the "nature" of a person. n- noombwe LHL n. 1 instructor in the boys' initiation ceremonies. n- kuveendeya HLLLL n. 1 intercessor. wu- ngooswe LLL n. 14 intermediary (surety) in regard to marriage or a bargain, (usually an elder brother or maternal uncle). di- sicini LLL n. 5 intestinal round-worm ( Ascaris lumbicoides). mmbusaanga HHLL n. 1b intimate friend (of same sex). n- kwiita HLL n. 3 iron anklet. lu- paaso LLL n. 11 iron bar or sheet used as a gong. n- siisiita LLLLL n. 3 iron-wood tree (Ixora narcisiodora). The timber is valuable; a sp. of Olive (Schrebera alata). n'- guwaave LLLL n. 3 ironweed shrub (Vernonia livingstoniana). ci- luumbo LLL n. 7 irrevocable decision; the last word; mention of a name in a song; calling on of somebody's (important in one's life) name. ci- luumba LLL n. 7 island. di- koosa LLH n. 5 ivory bracelet. di- itakaadi LLHLL n. 5 oath. di- luumbilo LLLL n. 5 oath (promise). N- bweepa LLL n. 9 obstinate, intractable, person. N- goneno LLL n. 9 ochnaceous tree (Ochna longipes). ka- ceeve LLL n. 12 ochnaceous tree ( Ochna longipes). n- kweece HLL n. 3 old animal. N- daja LH n. 9 old axe or hoe fixed in the end of a stick for shaping a hole. ci- laja LH n. 7 old axe or hoe fixed in the end of a stick for shaping a hole. n- ciimbo LHL n. 3 old baboon. N- domoondo LLHL n. 9 hippopotamus; old bull. n- kwinyiimbi LLLL n. 3 old bull or leader of a herd; a very fat man. di- wuundu LHL n. 5 old garden. N- dusi LL n. 9 old male bush-pig. navaanga LHLL n. 9 old male wart-hog. di- peesa HHH n. 5 opening; space; room; opportunity. di- lamusi HHH n. 5 order; law. ci- kosiimbi LLLL n. 7 oribi. di- soonda mbavala HHLLLH n. 5 Oriole ( Oriolus spp.). ma- leekwa LLH n. 6 orphan. jwa malekwa HLH n. 1 orphan. jwa wusije HLH n. 1 orphan. N- buuni LLL n. 9 ostrich. kaleengo LLLL n. 9 otter. ka- tuumbwi LLH n. 12 otter. ka- wuusi LLL n. 12 otter. nampakuunga LLLLL n. 9 overseer; a manager; an artisan or mechanic. n- kokoloombe LLLHL n. 3 oversized cob of corn. di- wuundi LHL n. 5 owl ( Strigidae) (generic term). ka- wuungululu LLLLL n. 12 owlet; a children's game consisting of "making faces" under the water. di- syuuka LHL n. 5 ulcer which has developed without ostensible cause; an animal possessed by the spirit of a man. n'- jaajuni LLLL n. 3 ulmaceous tree (Trema guineenis). The exocarp of the fruit is perforated with holes. ci- kalala HHL n. 7 umbelliferous tree ( Heteromorpha arborescens, Var.). nakawuundi LLLLL n. 9 umbelliferous tree (Steganotaenia araliacea). mw- apuudi LHLL n. 3 umbrella or sun shade. ci- mbwidimbwiinda LLLLL n. 7 uninitiated girl who has become pregnant; rain which falls before the rain season is due; a dwarf. nadiikata LLLHH n. 9 unkept, illdressed person. jw- ewudi HHH adj. unmarried person (of either sex). di- ikati LLL n. 5 unripe corn plant, sorghum plant, sugar-cane, etc; the top end of any of them. mmambaala LLHL n. 1b untrustful person. nipo HL cop. 16 and; and then; whereupon; it is there or then. naaco LLL conj. and it (cl.7); with it (cl.7). naawo LLL conj. and it (cls.3 or 14); with it (cls.3 or 14). noone HHH conj. and me; with me; "give me". noogwe LLH conj. and one (impersonal). saano? HHH adv. and then?; so what?. naapo LLL conj. and there. naasyo LLL conj. and they (cl.10); with them (cl.10). naajo LLL conj. and they (cl.4), and it (cl.9); with them (cl.4), with it (cl.9). naago LLL conj. and they (cl.6); with them (cl.6). naayo LLL conj. and they (cl.8); with them (cl.8). noowe HHH conj. and us; with us; "give us ; give me". noomwe HHH conj. and you; with you. nako LH conj. and/with it (cl.15); and/with there (cl.17) (distant). naku LL conj. and/with it (cl.15); and/with there (cl.17) (near). lu- koope LHL n. 11 an eyelid. di- tuumbilo LLLL n. 5 anger. lu- tuumbilo LLLL n. 11 anger. wu- sakadice HHLL n. 14 anger; fatigue. wu- kadi HH n. 14 anger; ferocity; bravery; severity ("frightfulness"). -someelela HHHLL v. 15 announce; explain; elucidate; warn. -someleele -dikula HHL v. 15 announce sombody's death; -diikwiile -dÂkÂsya -sakadisya HHLL v. 15 annoy; weary; destroy; molest; disturb. -sakadiisye -ine HL pron. another; more. -goombelecesya HHLLLL v. 15 anounce; give a warning; dilate on a subject; act at crier; appeal. -goombeleceesye -aanga HHH v. 15 answer, reply; catch (anything thrown); be reached by fire. -jaanjile *-yaûk- -iitika LLHL v. 15 answer when called by name; drop (e.g., liquid). -jiitice N- baamba HLL n. 10 ants (in general). di- vaanga LLL n. 5 an ulcer; a wound. ma- wuluusa LLHL n. 6 any aromatic herb. n- selu LH n. 3 any article, action, etc., which causes disgust or (esp.) nausea; nausea. ci- naavilo HHHH n. 7 any article used when washing the hands (e.g., water-pot, basin, etc.). n- koba LL n. 3 any bag (skin, cloth, woven). n- tuula LLL n. 3 any big tree at the foot of which a corpse was laid while the grave was being dug. di- wukusi LLH n. 5 any burrowing animal. ci- kuungulu HHLL n. 7 any checked material. ci- pago LL n. 7 any congenital peculiarity or deformity; characteristic; habit; treat; nature; kind. n- teleko LLL n. 3 any cooking utensil. ci- kolokoombwa HHLHL n. 7 any empty receptacle (e.g., a match box). ci- tavilo HHH n. 7 any kind of fastener; contract. n- kulukulu LLLL n. 3 any of the following shrubs: Croton macrostachys, Royena zombensis, Teclea nobilis, Protea abyssinia, which bears a heary nut tipped with a plumose style. N- dipita LLL n. 9 any of the smaller ducks or geese (Anatidae). ka- pelepete HHLL n. 12 any of the Swifts ( Apus spp). m'- bwaanje HLL n. 3 any plant that is green and soft; a healthy man. ci- diingo LHL n. 7 any prepared material for manufacture or in building. ci- leekwa LLH n. 7 any property of a dead person; a sinner; a wrongdoer; a culprit. nolelo HHH n. 9 any rarity of spectacle worth going, or paying, to see. E.g., a peep-show; (cinema). N- boga LL n. 9 any "relish" or testy food whether fish, meat or vegetable, eaten with stiff porridge. ma- sokowoondo LLLLL n. 6 any roughness of surface. ma- luundeluunde LLHLHL n. 6 any series of things joined together. di- kamatu HHH n. 5 any soft susbtance made into a ball. n- tasi LL n. 3 any "string" in meat - tendon, bloodvessel, nerve. ka- salagwe HHL n. 12 any sun-bird ( Nectarinidae). ci- paango HHH n. 7 any swelling of the cheek; mumps. ma- yiimbo LLL n. 6 any swelling on limbs or body; oedema. N- goongole LLLL n. 9 anything borrowed or hired; a debt. N- duumbucisya LLLLL n. 9 anything added by pouring in. di- poomboti LLLL n. 5 anything bent or crooked; chordee. y- -a kudyaaga HHHLL n. 8 anything edible. (us. in questions, e.g., ya kudyaaga ayi? 'is this edible?'). N- biiko HHH n. 9 anything (esp. food) put aside for an important member of the family who is away for a long time (weeks, months or even years). yi- kaambilo HHHH n. 8 anything (esp. sugar-cane, corn-stalk) spat out after chewing. wu- pwaapwaale HHLLL n. 14 flat-sidedness. ci- leendo LLL n. 7 anything foreign or new to experience; strangeness. lu- pwaapwa LLL n. 11 anything having flat sides. cisaamba LLLL adv. anything leaflike in color or shape; greenish. N- goneela LLHL n. 9 anything old or worn out. ci- lewalewa LLLL n. 7 anything suspended and swinging. N- gweneembo LLLL n. 9 anything unusually large (tool, tusk, etc.). ci- koombe LHL n. 7 anything used as a spoon. n- napita LLL n. 3 anything wonderful; a miracle. ci- vejele LLL n. 7 anything worn out; a wreck. ci- gweembele HHHH n. 7 anything worn out and useless; a useless person. papadi poose LHHHHH adv. anywhere; wherever; whenever. kasyeepela LHHHH adv. apart; aside. pacisyeepela LLHHHH adv. apart; aside. -valavaanduka HHLLLL v. 15 appear; become visible. -valavaandwiice -kopocela HHLL v. 15 appear; visit a mourning person. -kopoceele wu- wonece HHL n. 14 appearance (arrival); visibility. wu- lole HL n. 14 way of looking; appearance (aspect). ci- sawasawa LLLL n. 7 appearance; likeness/similarity. -teeteeka HHLLL v. 15 appease; quieten down; console. -teeteecile ci- nasala HLL n. 7 Muslim religion, way or behavior; (appertaining to) Christianity. Correctly used on the Coast and all Swahili dialects, but for some inexplicable reason it is commonly misconstrued up-country and taken to mean "Muhammadan", "Arab" . -nyanyamidila HHLLL v. 15 approach steadly; stalk; reach up to anything high. -nyanyamidiile -nyÂnyÂmidisya -taataavana HHLLLL v. 15 argue, be argumenttive; be, or get, all tangled up. -taataaveene -tÂÂtaavanya -picikulana HHLLL v. 15 argue; wrestle. -picikuleene -pÂcÂkulanya ca muno HHL adv. around (in) here. -loombekanya HHLLL v. 15 arrange a marriage. -loombekeenye -longosola HHLL v. 15 arrange in order; give curative medicine; treat an illness. -longosweele -longomanya HHLL v. 15 arrange in order; speak (a case). -longomeenye -yikaangana HHHLL v. 15 arrive, assemble, in a large number. -yikaangana -yÂkÂÂnganya *-yÂk- -solomoka HHLL v. 15 arrive first; win a race. -solomweece ma- sacila LLL n. 6 arrow feathers. c- awoola LLLL n. 7 arrow-poison. wu- leembe HHL n. 14 arrow-poison; snake-venom; way of writing; pattern. nguti HH adv. as; as...so; "I am telling you!" nkuti LH adv. as for; concerning; like; when (rel.). cisaawu LLHL conj. as; like; just like. mwameele HHLL adv. as though intentionally; for the very purpose. -manyicisya HHLL v. 15 ascertain. -manyiciisye *-mÂnÃ- sile HL n. 10 ashes of anything used as medicine, mixed with oil, especially in charms or amulets. pembeendu! LLHL ideop. aside. nduundumala HHLLL adv. aside; apart. sembeendu LLHL adv. aside; astray; out of the proper course. kwengweenduu! LLLLH ideop. aside; out of the proper course (e.g., a canoe). mapweeni LLHL adv. aside; separately; alone. -wuusya HLL v. 15 ask; enquire. -wuusya *-buudÃ- -lajisya HHL v. 15 ask somebody a favor to do something (e.g., prepare porridge, write a letter, slaughter a fowl, etc.). -lajiisye lujoondo LHLL adv. askew awry; sinuous (esp. of a river). ngwenduula LLLL adv. askew; out of alignment. ntoonje HLL adv. asking for news. nnugono LLL adv. asleep. -soongana HHLL v. 15 assemble. -soongeene -sÂÂnganya -soongaangana HHLLLL v. 15 assemble in large numbers. -soongaangeene -sÂÂngaanganya -di- -iita HHL v. 15 assume a name; name oneself. -iteele kwee! HH interj. astonishment. ci- lapo LL n. 7 astonishment; approbation. nanuu! LLL ideop. at dawn; dawn. nyasii! LLL ideop. at dusk. pakati cilo LLHHH adv. at midnight. cilo LH adv. at night; during the night. nakamo LHH adv. at once, immediately. paambesi LLHL adv. at the end; in the end; eventually. kwiiwogo LLLL adv. at the foot of the bed. pakamwa LLL adv. at the mouth; the mouth. pakan'wa LLL adv. at the mouth; the mouth. paambalati LLLLL adv. at the side. paambadi LLHL adv. at the side; aside; separately. ndema ci? LLL adv. at what time? when? -peembeecesya HHLLLL v. 15 atone; seek reconciliation. -peembeeceeesye -puucila HHLL v. 15 attack an innocent person; injure another without reason. -puuciile -pÂÂcisya -kakawukula HHLLL v. tr. 15 attack with the teeth; eat (fruit, sweet-potato, etc.) without peeling off. -kakawukwiile ticiti! LHL ideop. attacking suddenly; taking by surprise. wu- lamusi HHH n. 14 authority; command. kwaamba LHL adv. merely; just verb+ing. di- piilawaamba HHLLLL n. 5 avarice; coveteousness; passion; (of a woman) one greatly desired. -vaambala HHLL v. 15 avoid by a detour; step aside; go round an obstacle; stroll about. -vaambeele -vÂÂmbasya wu- ndaanda LLL n. 14 avoiding one to whom one is indebted; telling stories by recitative. -dijila HHL v. 15 await the outcome (esp. with confidence); beat strongly. -dijiile -iimusya LLHL v. 15 awaken; rouse; "call". -jiimwiisye *-bÂÂk- n- non'o LL n. 3 aything sweet; an erotic woman (slang). wu- kapitiingu LLLLL n. 14 back-biting. wu- kaambitiku LLLLL n. 14 backbiting; duplicity. cisejela nyuma LHHLLL adv. backwards. ciwujila nyuma LHHLLL adv. backwards. wu- gujuguju LLLL n. 14 bad disposition; ill-nature. di- kuungu LHL n. 5 bad luck; misfortune. ci- n'aan'a HHH n. 7 bad temper; irascibility; rabies. ma- sutesute LHHL n. 6 bad temper; quarrelsome. wupuluve LHHL adv. badly cooked (porridge). ci- kuse LL n. 7 bag made of one piece of bark-cloth. nyaambo LLL n. 9 bait. -leeleeceya HHLLLL v. 15 balance (esp. on the head). -leeleeceeye *-dÂk- lu- lasi LH n. 11 baldeness. kanyeenda LLLL n. 9 bamboo needle for sewing mats. N- duungo LLL n. 10 bamboo rafters. soonga LHL n. 10 bamboo spikes set in a garden as a trap. N- banilo LLH n. 10 bamboo tongs for holding hot iron (in a forge); pincers for compressing nose, ears, genitals, etc., used in torture. N- gaangala LLLL n. 10 bamboos of the second year's growth. ma- kwaati LLL n. 6 dried banana tree barks used for thatching. l- oonya LHL n. 11 "barber's rash"; soreness after shaving. -guma HH v. 15 bark (of a dog). -gumile -gÂmya di- woondo LLL n. 5 bark-cloth. nangwiindi LLLL n. 9 bark-cloth of a kind that cannot be stretched after beating. n'- goji LL n. 3 bark-rope. ci- vave LL n. 7 barkcloth prepared by scorching the bark before stripping it from the tree. n- nyaalo LLL n. 3 bashfulness; sleepishness; the sense of shame felt (or assumed) on meeting a wife's parents. -nya H v. 15 defaecate (vulgar). -nyeele *-né- -otela LHL c. 15 bask (in the sun). -ooga HHH v. intr. 15 bathe. -joosile -oÂsya *-yÂg- -oosya LHL v. tr. 15 bathe. -joosiisye *-yÂg- -kupaanjila HHHLL v. tr. 15 bathe, lave; throw water (repeatedly) with the hands. -kupaanjiile -pumuunda HHLL v. 15 batter down (as plaster from a wall); beat out dust (as from a mat). -pumuundile -va H v. 15 be. -veele *-bÂ- -siinguka HHLL v. 15 be a convert to Islam. -siingwiice -kaanganika HHLLL v. 15 be a tight fit. -kaanganiice -kÂÂnganisya -pakoombola LHHLL v. 15 be able; succeed; manage. -pakoombweele -koombola HHLL v. 15 be able to, "can"; be adept. -kombweele -kÂÂmbosya -tuunguluvila HHLLLL v. 15 be about to ripe. -tuunguluviile -patika HHL v. 15 be accessible, be obtainable, be within one's reach. -patiice -pÂtÂsya *-pÂt- -jujulusya HHLL v. 15 be acid in taste. -jujulwiisye -sukusa HHL v. 15 be addled. -sukwiise -oogopa LLHL v. 15 be afraid of; fear. -joogweepe -oogÂya *-yÂgup- -menyeka HHL v. 15 be aggressive, war-like; hunt well (of a dog). -menyeece *-mÂny- -neneembala HHHLL v. 15 be almost broken through. -neneembeele -tuumbila HHLL v. 15 be angry. -tuumiile -tÂÂmbisya -kadipa HHL v. 15 be or become angry; be bad-tempered; be aggressive in manner. -kadiipe *-nÂn- -diidicika HHLLL v. 15 be appetizing. -diidiciice -siingadilwa HHLLL v. 15 be at a loss; be anxious; be in trouble. -siingadiilwe -ndundudika HHLL v. 15 be at a loss; be at the end of one's resources. -ndundudiice -tootoocelwa HHLLLL v. 15 be at a loss; be chocked with weeds. -tootooceelwe -luunduumbilwa HHLLLL v. 15 be at a loss; be nonplussed. -luunduumbiilwe -conwa HL v. 15 be at loss (uncomplimentary). -conilwe -kolekana HHLL v. 15 be at variance; walk arm in arm; be hooked together. -kolekeene -kÂlÂkanya -toondesya HHLL v. 15 be avaricious, domineering. -toondeesye -ceesya HHL v. 15 be awake all night; continue (e.g., dancing) allnight. -ceesiisye -n'alan'aanduka HHLLLL v. 15 be awakened suddenly. -n'alan'aandwice -lusa HH v. 15 be bad-tempered; be quarrelsome; be cruel, prowl, looking for prey (lino, leopard). -lusile -goma HH v. 15 be baffled; tap a rubber tree. -gomile -pukutika HHLL v. 15 be bare of leaves. -pukutiice -lasya HL v. 15 be bare (of the ground); be worn down; finish off. -lasiisye -sugama HHL v. 15 be beautiful; be handsome. -sugeeme -sÂgÂmya -kotopa HHL v. 15 be beautiful; be well, good. -kotweepe -salala HHL v. 15 be beautiful or handsome; be good; pleasing; comely, clean; be of use; avail. -sakeele -syoovelela HHLLL v. 15 be (become) accustomed to; be wont to. -syooveleele -piimba HHH v. 15 be (become) erect (of penis). -piimbile -taalala HHLL v. 15 be (become) hard, tough, stiff; be (become) difficult; be (become) barren (of a women). -taaleele -syoovekana HHLLL v. 15 be (become) on terms of friendship. -syoovekeene -syÂÂvekanya -valama HHL v. 15 be (become) scarce. -valeeme -vÂlÂmya -vajilwa HHL v. 15 be behoven; ought. -vajiilwe -poombotala HHLLL v. 15 be bent. -pomboteele -pÂÂmbotasya -tuundumala HHLLL v. 15 be bent; be uneven; protrude; turn round. -tuundumeele -tÂÂndumasya -piimbitala HHLLL v. 15 be bent, crooked. -piimbiteele -pÂÂmbitasya -popotoka HHLL v. 15 be bent or warped; change an intention. -popotweece -pÂpÂtosya -gogovala HHLL v. 15 be bent, stoop. -gogoveele -gÂgÂvasya -wiilwa HHL v. 15 be bereaved; be mourned. -wiidiilwe -wulajilwa HHLL v. 15 be bereaved. -wulajiilwe -kwalamaasika HHLLLL v. 15 be besmeared (with earth, clay, ashes, etc.); become thin; be pinched with cold; get "gooseflesh" from cold. -kwalamaasiice -vigama HHL v. 15 be bewitched (esp. of a village). -vigeeme -vÂgÂmya -vava HH v. 15 be or become bitter or acid in taste; be spoiled (too strong in flavor: of beer); singe. -vavile *-bÂb- -piidila HHLL v. 15 be black or dark in color; be soiled; nod the head. -pidiile -pÂÂdisya -yiinda HHH v. 15 swell (of seeds when steeped); become stained with damp. -yiindile -coosiidila HHLLLL v. 15 be blackened with soot; plead with tears. -coosiidiile -bunyuka HLL v. intr. 15 be blanted; become jagged; become broken. -bunywiice *-bÂnjik- -tatala HHL v. 15 be blind. -tateele -tatÂsya -palala HHL v. 15 be blind; be barren. -paleele -wululuka HHLL v. 15 be blown away (by wind or draught). -wululwiice -wÂlÂlusya -suungunukuka HHLLLL v. 15 be blown away or dissolved by sun mist or cloud); ferment (of beer); be dissolved; be completely extracted (of oil from seed). -suungunukwiice -kuungunukuka HHLLLL v. 15 be blown down or away; recover consciousness; topple over. -kuungunukwiice -pukuswa HHL v. 15 be bored by insects; be worm-eaten. -pukwiiswe -pagwa HL v. 15 be born; be present; happen. -padi -goomba wukadi HHHHHH v. 15 be brave. -goombile... -tavanya HHL v. 15 be brave, indifferent to danger; be incorrigible; be insolent; be ruthless. -taveenye -tecetuka HHLL v. 15 be brittle; be friable; be breakable (piece of dry wood, dry fish, etc.). -tecetwiice -vidiga HHL v. 15 wrap up; roll up; bunch together. -vidiije -dita HH v. 15 be burned out (of fire); be extinguished; be settled (of a case-at-law). -ditile -pya H v. 15 be burnt; be ready (equiv. of "be cooked", if food). -piile -picisika HHLL v. 15 be busy, "on the move"; bustle about; interweave. -picisiice -weeva HHH v. 15 be calm; be quiet; soft. -weevile -pyaapyaanduka HHLLLL v. 15 be carried off one's feet as by current. -pyaapyaandwice -pyÂÂpyaandusya -kolekwa HHL v. 15 be caught by thorns. -koleekwe -taanjila HHLL v. 15 be caught (e.g., in a trap); be waged (of war). -taanjile -tÂÂnjisya -vanigwa HHL v. 15 be caught or jammed between two objects (e.g., poles or trees). -vanigwa -samuka HHL v. 15 be changed in disposition; let alone; refrain from meddling. -samwiice -tuunduka HHLL v. 15 be changed in dispostion; change one's mind. -tuundwiice -koonda HHH v. 15 be cheerful; be gladden; amuse. -koondile -monyoka HHL v. 15 be chipped. -monyweece -ngwaasuka HHLL v. 15 be chipped (e.g., a pot, a cup, etc.); have a piece torn out (of anything soft). -ngwaaswiice -milwa HL v. 15 be drown; be suffocated; be choked; -midiilwe -sakamwa HHL v. 15 be choked (when swallowing). -sakemwe -laanguka HHLL v. 15 be clear and bright (esp. weather); be free from obstructions (such as trees, rocks, etc.); have a polish. -laangwiice -lÂÂngusya -guguduka HHLL v. 15 be close cropped (of beard or hair). -gugudwiice -weeceka HHLL v. 15 be clothed. -weeceece -sisima HHL v. 15 be cold; be mild (not pungent (e.g., tobacco); be clean and fresh to the palate (of food or drink). -sisiime -sÂsÂmya *-dÂdim- -guungudika HHLLL v. 15 be colectable (of crops). -guungudiice -madiicika HHHLL v. 15 be completed; be completely finished. -madiiciice -dii- -kweesya HLL v. 15 be conceited; be arrogant; boast. -kweesiisye -nyodogola HHLL v. 15 be conceited; underrate others. -nyodogweele -loleka HHL v. 15 be conspicuous or notorious; be famous. -loleece -nin'a HH v. 15 be constricted; constrict. -ninyile -dii- -gona HL v. 15 be content. -gonile *-gÂn- -tusya HL v. 15 be content, happy; be quiet. -tusiisye -dii- -siinga HLL v. 15 be content; make the best of untoward circumstances. -siinjile -gaandaasika HHLLLL v. 15 be continuosly leaning. -gaandaasiice -luungamika HHLLL v. 15 be correct; speak the truth; speak to the point. -luungamiice -lÂÂngamisya -jididika HHLL v. 15 be covered up and hidden from view. -jididiice -tuutuusika HHLLLL v. 15 be cracked. -tuutuusiice -saasika HHLL v. 15 be crazy; be noisy, boisterous. -saasiice -kwiinyala HHLL v. 15 be creased; be puckered; be shrivelled; have sucken cheeks. -kwiinyeele -kwÂÂnyasya -ponyokola HHLL v. 15 be crooked. -ponyokweele -pÂnyÂkosya -goongomala HHLLL v. 15 be crooked, awry. -goongomeele -gÂÂngomasya -kaladisya HHLL v. 15 be cruel. -kaladiisye -nyeenyeka HHLL v. 15 be crushed; be compressed or squeezed. -nyeenyeece -pulana HHL v. 15 be crushed flat; collapse (e.g., an umbrella); be dinted; be collapsed. -puleena -pÂlÂnya -kalamuka HHLL v. 15 be cunning, "smart"; be clever. -kalamwiice -kÂlÂmusya -sicituka HHLL v. 15 be cut, or broken in two. -sicitwiice -bidiviitala HHLLLL v. intr. 15 be dark in color. -bidiviiteele -bÂdÂviitasya -vidiviitala HHLLLL v. 15 be dark in color. -vidiviiteele -vÂdÂviitasya -sokoka HHL v. 15 be deep; go deep; be famous; excel. -sokweece -wumila HHL v. 15 be deserted, abandoned. -wumiile -tuumbucilwa HHLLL v. 15 be destitute; be at the end of one's resources; "be sunk". -tuumbuciilwe -lekaangana HHHLL v. 15 be different; leave one another. -lekaangeene -lÂkÂÂnganya *-dÂk- -sawusya HHL v. 15 be difficult; afflict; punish; annoy; trouble. -sawiisye -nonopa HHL v. 15 be difficult; be hard. -nonweepe -nÂnÂya -saakala HHLL v. 15 be dirty; be soiled; be bad. -saakeele -sÂÂkasya -wuuka HHH v. 15 be dirty (of the skin). -wucile -nyoosya HLL v. 15 dispise; be disobedient; be inattentive (esp. owing to conceit); treat with contempt. -nyoosiisye balaala! HHHH ideop. be dispersed (in panic as in a war when the enemies are attacking), scattered suddenly. -sila HH v. 15 be dissatisfied with a share. -sisile -tadika HHL v. 15 be distant; be difficult. -tadiice -nyaakala HHLL v. 15 be distasteful; be unprepossessing. -nyaakeele -nyÂÂkasya -tuluumbala HHHLL v. 15 be distended (as a sack overfull); be fully, or over, inflated (as a tyre); be salient.. -tuluumbeele -galagaatika HHLLLL v. 15 be double faced, untrustworthy; walk quickly; bustle about. -galagaatiice -kolelwa HHL v. 15 be drunk; be or become intoxicated. -koleelwe *-kÂd- -leewa HLL v. 15 be drunk. -a leewe -uumula LLHL v. 15 be dry; be hard (owing to dissecation). -juumwiile -uumÂsya -gwesima HLL v. 15 be dullwitted, "half-baked", stupid. -gwesiime -gwÂsÂmya -koongoleka HHLLL v. 15 be easily borrowed from. -koongoleece -putukuka HHLL v. 15 be easily dettached. -putukwiice -tejeka HHL v. 15 be easily set (a trap); be cocked (a gun). -tejeece -iivika LLHL v. 15 be easily stolen. -jiiviice -taanjika HHLL v. 15 be easily taken. -taanjiice -tÂÂnjisya -laangucilwa HHLLL v. 15 be easy in mind; look relieved or pleased. -laanguciilwe -diigwa HLL v. 15 be eaten. -diidiigwe -kakawukuka HHLLL v. 15 be eaten without being peeled off. -kakawukwiice -namuka HHL v. 15 be elastic; rebound. -namwiice -wutika HHL v. 15 be elastic; tuck into a belt or girdle; wrap up (e.g., in a cloth). -wutiice -kuumbika HHLL v. 15 be envious. -kuumbiice -kÂÂmbisya -diingana HHLL v. 15 be equal in size. -diingeene -dÂÂnganya *-dÂûgan- -nunuka HHL v. 15 be exceptionally skilful; be over-cooked; be over-heated. -nunwiice -nyoongonyeka HHHLL v. 15 be exhausted,"run down", spent (after illnes or strain). -nyongoonyeece -goombwa HLL v. 15 be exhausted, tired out. -goombwile -deleleka HHLL v. 15 be exploited, taken advantage of. -deleleece -taambadika HHLLL v. 15 be extended, stretched out (e.g., the legs). -taambadiice -iimbala LLHL v. 15 be fat (of a perrson). -jiimbeele -iimbÂsya -nakana HHL v. 15 be fat (of meat). -nakeene -nÂkÂnia -lopotoka HHLL v. 15 be feeble and helpless; cook to rags. -lopotweece -telwa HL v. 15 be feeble on the legs. -a telwe -dipuka HHL v. 15 be feverish. -dipwiice -dÂpÂsya -wiisuka HHLL v. 15 be feverish; twist the mouth (in disgust or derision). -wiiswiile -nyididika HHLL v. 15 be fine ground (of flour); be made of fine (showy) or good (e.g., silken) material; glide away (of snake). -nyididiice -kulumicika HHLLL v. 15 be finished quickly. -kulumiciice -kÂlÂmicisya -toneelela HHHLL v. 15 be firmly rooted. -toneleele -vajila HLL v. 15 be fitting or suitable for; "become". -vajiile -vÂjisya -polota HHL v. 15 be flabby; be weak; be slow. -polweete -pÂlÂsya -losoka HHL v. 15 be foolish; say insultuous words. -losweece -dii- -tuunguluvanya HHLLLL v. 15 be foolishly generous. -tuunguluveenye -patikana HHLL v. 15 be found; be met; be caught; be held. -patikeene -pÂtÂkanya *-pÂt- -kaangala HHLL v. 15 be frequent. -kaangeele -kÂÂngasya -visikala HHLL v. 15 be fresh (green); be moist. -visikeele -vÂsÂkasya -pweelela HHLL v. 15 be frightened; be anxious; be distressed. -pweeleele -pwÂÂlesya -patana HHL v. 15 be friendly (with each other). -pateene -pÂtÂnya *-pÂt- -guumbala HHLL v. 15 be full. -guumbeele -gÂÂmbasya -komaangala HHHLL v. 15 be full grown; be mature. -komaangeele -kÂmÂÂngasya -lulumala HHLL v. 15 be full bellied. -lulumeele -lulÂmasya -towaajila HHHLL v. 15 be fully ripe (fruit); palpate. -towajiile -soveela HHLL v. 15 be generous, liberal. -soveesile -peegwa HLL v. 15 be given. -a peegwe -weeseka HHLL v. 15 be given up; fall into disuse. -weeseece -kokomoka HHLL v. 15 be glutonous. -kokomweece -tuungata HHLL v. 15 be good tempered. -tuungeete -luumbana HHLL v. 15 be good (used mostly as an adjective); -luumbeene -minala HHL v. 15 be gorged with food (jocular or derisive). -mineele -delela HHL v. 15 be grasping; rapacious; sordid; avaricious; understimate the enemy. -deleele -dodoloka HHLL v. 15 be greedy. -dodolweece -susukwa HHL v. 15 be greedy. -suswiikwe -luukala HHLL v. 15 be greedy; be mean. -luukeele -nyelenyeenduka ntima HHLLLHHH v. 15 be grieved; be worried; be irritated; have blood pressure problems. -nyelenyeenwiice... -papaluka HHLL v. 15 be half burnt (of a bush after a premature fire); explode; be lean, "half-starved". -papalwiice -cina HH v. 15 be happy. -cinile -poocela HHLL v. 15 rejoice; be happy in the possession of a new acquisition or for an achievement. -poceele -kulukuutala HHLLLL v. 15 be hard and stiff. -kulukuuteele -kÂlÂkuutasya -laya HL v. 15 be hard to please; be "spoiled"; be importunate; ask continually for more. -layiiye -gulupanya HHLL v. 15 be headstrong, obstreperous, impatient of advice; be obstinate. -gulupeenye -pola HH v. 15 be healed (of a sore or wound); cure; cool down. -posile -pÂsya -tukudila HHLL v. 15 be heated (of something covered up by, e.g., hot ashes); be rotten at the core; suppurate deep down (abscess); mumble one's words; conceal on'es real opinion. -tukudiile -lemela HHL v. 15 be heavy. -lemeele -sitopa HHL v. 15 be heavy. -sitweepe -sÂtÂpya *-dÂm- -topa HH v. 15 be heavy. -topile -timadika HHLL v. 15 be honest, trustworthy. -timadiice -sagama HHL v. 15 be hooked or hung up; go aground (of a boat). -sageeme -sÂgÂmya *pÂb- -n'akala HHL v. 15 be hot-tempered, cruel, fierce. -n'akeele -lakatula HHLL v. 15 be humorous, funny, amusing. -lakatwiile -puvika HHL v. 15 be dinted. -puviice -lwaala HHH v. 15 be ill. -lwaasile -lwÂasya -njunjunduka HHLL v. intr. 15 be in a bad temper or humor. -njunjundwiice -celeenga HHLL v. intr. 15 be in a hurry; -celeesile -cÂlÂesya -baladika HHLL v. intr. 15 be in confusion; be scattered; scatter. -baladiice -sapaangana HHHLL v. 15 be in disorder; untidy; be in a rough (e.g., unplaned). -sapaangeene -sÂpÂÂnganya -ganiicisya HHHLL v. 15 be in doubt about; "wonder". -ganiiciisye *-gÂn- -waanicisya HHLLL v. 15 be in doubt; wonder. -waaniciisye -paapaamba HHLLL v. 15 be in ferish harry; be excited and impatient. -paapeaambile -lusapila LHHL v. 15 be in good conditions; live well; be in good heath. -lupasiile -kaasicila HHLLL v. 15 be in great numbers. -kaasiciile -vijikanya HHLL v. 15 be "in the way " ("unwanted"). -vijikeenye -nyaanyaata HHLLL v. 15 be indifferent; uninterested; be careless. -nyaanyaatile -kacika HHL v. 15 be industrious, persevere. -kaciice -kaanjiidila HHLLLL v. 15 be industrious; persevere; sew or fasten up lightly. -kaanjiidiile -piganya HHL v. 15 be industrious; work well; prepare food for cooking. -pigeenye -tapula HHL v. 15 be infected by a disease; be smeared (esp. with mud); be clogged with earth (e.g., hoe, wheel); draw the bow string. -tapwiile -tÂpÂsya -wuungala HHLL v. 15 be infected with leprosy. -wuungeele -wÂÂngasya -tuunguvila HHLLL v. 15 be inflamed (of a limb, the skin, etc.). -tuunguviile -wuumbala HHLL v. 15 be initiated. -wuumbeele -wÂÂmbasya -vinigwa HHL v. 15 be initiated; de drilled. -viniigwe -iinamila LLHLL v. 15 be initiated on other pregnant woman's initiation ceremony. (It happens when a woman fails to impregnate). -jiinamiile -iinÂmisya *-yÂnam- -peleembela HHHLL v. 15 be insufficient (in size or quantity). -peepeesile -pÂlÂÂmbesya -lopa HH v. 15 be insufficiently cooked; be lumpy (of stiff porridge); be baddly rendered (of a song); be ill-made; be dull, inattentive, "half-baked". -lopile -koloombana HHHLL v. 15 be interlaced; intertwined; overlap; be variegated in color; be thrown about in confusion. -koloombeene -kÂlÂÂmbanya -tavaandavana HHHLLL v. 15 be intertwined; be interlaced. -tavaandaveene -tÂvÂÂndavanya -kujiya HHL v. 15 be invited; be biden. -kujiiye -patwa HL v. 15 be involved, esp. in difficulties. -patigwe -cadila HHL v. 15 be irascible; resolve firmely; persist. -caadiile -wulajigwa HHLL v. 15 be killed. -wulajiigwe -leeteka HHLL v. 15 be kind-hearted, compassionate; be feeble; speak in a low tone. -leeteece -manyika HHL v. 15 be known; be understandable; be well-known; be of a well-known family. -manyiice -mÂnyÂsya *-mÂné- -madiicisya HHHLL v. 15 be last; finish off; complete. -madiiciisye -tewuka HHL v. 15 be late in starting. -tewiice -tÂwÂsya -celewa HHL v. intr. 15 be late; loiter. -celeewe -vatama HHL v. 15 be level and flat; be smooth (of lake or river). -vateeme -vÂtÂmya *bÂt- -pwatata HHL v. 15 be lie flat; be flat on the ground. -pwateete *-bÂtam- -aalucilwa LLHLL v. 15 be light in weight. -jaaluciilwe -aaluka LLHL v. 15 be light in weight; be light of character; be light-headed. -jaalwiice -aalÂsya -laanda HHH v. 15 be like; resemble. -laandile -lewupa HLL v. 15 be or become long or tall. -lewiipe -lÂwuya *-dÂÂp- -sukuna HHL v. 15 be loose. -sukwiine -sÂkuunya -sweekeena HHLLL v. 15 be loose in a socket; be "wobbly". -sweekeenile -swÂÂkeenya -sogoja HHL v. 15 be loosely (inefficiently) tied. -sogweeje -lejela HHL v. 15 be loosely tied or fastened in any way; be easily detached; be flabby; be tired out; lay (an egg). -lejeele -lÂjÂsya -aasika LLHL v. 15 be lost; be dead. -jaasiice -bwabwaatala HHHLL v. 15 be low and flat-topped (of a hill or mound); be flat; crouch. -bwabwaateele -bwÂbwÂÂtasya -komala HHL v. 15 be matured; possess supernatural power. -komeele -kÂmÂya -suuka HHH v. 15 be mean, niggardly. -suucile -nyepala HHL v. 15 be mean, stingy. -nyepeele -leembweesuka HHLLLL v. 15 be melted; be dissolved. -leembweeswiice -kululuka HHLL v. intr. 15 be merciful; become slack, lose, come undone. -kululwiice -koonjela HHLL v. 15 be mild and placid in disposition; be good-tempered; sprinkle with the hand. -koonjeele -kÂÂnjesya -tuulala HHLL v. 15 be mild, gentle, in disposition; be good tempered; calm down (after a storm, actual or figurative); become peaceful (of a country after a war or discord). -tuuleele -tÂÂlasya -luundukwa HHLL v. 15 be mocked, treated with ridicule; be disparaged, scoffed at. -luundwiikwe -lagula HHL v. 15 be moist; damp. -lagwiile -culuka HHL v. 15 be much or many. -culwiice -cÂlÂsya -vilula HHL v. 15 be nauseated. -vilwiile -vaandika HHLL v. 15 be near; be easy. -vaandiice -samala HHL v. 15 be neat. -sameele -lesa HH v. 15 be noisy and quarrelsome (as when drunk). -lesile -pokosya HHL v. 15 be noisy in conversation. -pokweesye -vagula HHL v. 15 be of bad omen. -vagwiile -vÂgÂsya -pwiinya HHH v. 15 be offended; take offence; be sulky; blunt. -pwiinyile -tiingala HHLL v. 15 be old and useless, worn out (of articles). -tiingeele -wiisala HHLL v. 15 be old and worn-out (esp. cloth). -wiiseele -wÂÂsasya -ceekulupa HHLLL v. 15 be old, be or become aged. -ceekulwiipe -cÂÂkulupya *-kong- -iilana LLHL v. 15 be on terms of friendship; get well with each other; match; be similar; harmonize. -jiileene -iilÂnya -sajikana HHLL v. 15 be on top of one another. -sajikeene -sÂjÂkanya -koongonokoka HHLLLL v. 15 be opened out (e.g., a bracelet, a button, a belt). -koongonokweece -teenguka HHLL v. 15 be or become flacid; droop (e.g., the breasts); be languid, weak, powerless; arrive at puberty. -teengwiice -tÂÂngusya -gaanda HHH v. 15 be or become lean (of person or animal). -gaandile -sulumuunda HHLLL v. 15 be or become loose; be sifted; sift through (of flour in a basket); be faint-hearted, cowerdly. -sulumuundile -tivila HHL v. 15 be or go under water; dive; sink; sink towards the horizon (sun or moon); set (sun or moon). -tiviile -cipa HH v. 15 be out of fashion; be no longer beautiful. -cipile -colovana HHLL v. intr. 15 be out of line; go amiss (of a plan). -coloveene -cÂlÂvanya cilu LH adv. be out of mind; pay attention to other things instead to those it is supposed to be directed to; staring. -jujika HHL v. 15 be over-liberal, foolishly geneorus. -jujiice -sitopelwa HHLL v. 15 be overburdened. -sitopeelwe kuteenguka sala LHHLHLL idiom. be overcome by hunger. -tapata HHL v. 15 be overcooked; be weak and spiritless. -tapeete -tÂpÂsya -wuutala HHLL n. 15 be overgrown with grass, brushwood, weeds. -viidila HHLL v. 15 be overgrown with weeds. -viidiile -vÂÂdisya -sweelwa HLL v. 15 be overtaken by dark. -sweeleelwe -ceelwa HLL v. 15 be overtaken by sunrise. -ceeleelwe -piinduka HHLL v. 15 be overturned; be upset; change color. -piindwiice -pÂÂndusya -tomokoka HHLL v. 15 be peeled off. -tomokweece -dii- -gaamba HLL v. 15 be penitent; repent; regret. -gaambile -pesigwa HHL v. 15 be perplexed; repeat ad nauseum. -pesiigwe -valagana HHLL v. intr. 15 organize (self as a group). -valageene -vÂlÂganya -saangalala HHLLL v. 15 be pleased; be happy; feel well. -saangaleele -sÂÂngalasya -sikama HHL v. 15 be pleased with oneself; be self-satisfied. -sikeeme -sÂkamya -tweesela HHLL v. 15 be plentiful; be full grown. -tweeseele -tootoocela HHLLLL v. 15 be poor. -tootooceele -sawuka HHL v. 15 be poor; be miserable; suffer. -sawiice -sÂwÂsya -koomboleka HHLLL v. 15 be possible; be accomplished. -koomboleece -veleenjela HHHLL v. 15 be postponed. -veleenjeele -va pa ciyiilu HHLLHL v. 15 be pregnant. -veele... *-bÂ- -va pa nsigo HHHH v. 15 be pregnant. -veele... *-bÂ- -dii- -wona HL v. 15 be proud, conceited. -weeni *-bÂn- -kuunjukuka HHLLL v. 15 be pulled to pieces. -kuunjukwiice -leenjela HHLL v. 15 be pure, clean, unpolluted (e.g., water); be fortunate; be "blessed". -leenjeele -simoongwa HHLL v. 15 be puzzled; at a loss. -simoongwile -simoonjeka HHHLL v. 15 be puzzling. -siimoonjeece -cenama HHL v. 15 be quarrelsome; be excitable; be brusque. -ceneeme -cÂnÂmya -n'waan'waasya HHLLL n. 15 be quarrelsome, hot temperd; be "touchy"; look furtively about. kimyaa! HLL ideop. be quiet and thoughtful; quietness; stillness. -pidimala HHLL v. 15 be raised or projected, above a surface (esp. on the body after having been hit with a stick). -pidimeele -sova-sova HHLL v. 15 be rare; be absent. -sova-sova -sÂyÂ-soya -kulumika HHLL v. 15 be ready; be about to go. -kulumiice -kÂlÂmisya -siimbwisya HHLL v. 15 be reckless. -siimbwiisye -ceejela HHLL v. 15 be red; become red. -ceejeele -cÂÂjesya -pwaaguka HHLL v. 15 be reduced in numbers (e.g., decimated by war or epidemic); be tired; be completely clear (the sky); be husked (rice). -pwaagwiice -ciinjidima HHLLL v. 15 be regular in habits; be dependable, reliable; hold firmly to one's opinion; be obstinate. -ciinjidiime -cÂÂnjidimya -loondeka HHLL v. 15 be reliable. -loondeece -sipukwa HHL v. 15 be reminded of own accord. -sipwiikwe -vidiingala HHHLL v. 15 be repeated in rapid succession. -vidiingeele -siinjinika HHLLL v. 15 be resolved; be determined; insist; be annoyed. -siinjiniice -sicidila HHLL v. 15 be respectiful. -sidiciile -sÂcÂdisya -lavalava HHLL v. 15 be restless, always on the move; be unreliable; be on the watch for a chance (to steal); be naughty. -lavaleeve -saka-saka HHLL v. 15 be restless, constantly on the move (as a hen when it is about to lay an egg). -sacile-sacile -jijidika HHLL v. 15 be restless; do various things in the same time. -jijidiice -uwuka LHL v. 15 be revealed (secret); come from the hiding place. -juwiice -uwÂsya -tatamala HHLL v. 15 be rich. -tatameele -tatÂmasya -sicila HHL v. 15 be rich, prosperous. -sicidiile -sÂcÂsya -somoongoka HHHLL v. 15 be ripe for threshing (of sorghum); rush forward. -somoongweece -paatika HHLL v. 15 be rubbed off. -paatiice -ceembulusya HHLLL v. 15 be rude, disrespectful. -ceembulwiisye -iikuta LLHL v. 15 be satisfied (food); be content (e.g., with a payment or anything received); have had too much (food, drink, etc.). -jiikwiite -dimuka HHL v. 15 be scared away; cease visiting a place or a person. -dimwiice -tinika HHL v. 15 be scorched; be burnt (in cooking). -tiniice -tÂnÂsya -tutuluka HHLL v. 15 be scorched. -tutulwiice -dii- -palakasula HLLLL v. 15 be scratched, as by a thorn. palakawiile -dii- -tika HL v, 15 be self-confident. -ticile -tacilwa HHL v. 15 be seriously (dangerously) ill. -taciilwe -eeluka LLHL v. 15 be shallow; be superficial; burrow close to the surface; become level, heal over (of an ulcer). -jeelwiice -sijidika HHLL v. 15 be sharp. -siijidiice -iipipa LLHL v. 15 be or become short. -ipiipye -iipÂya *-yipip- -gwiindimala HHLLL v. 15 be short and stout, be sturdy; be hard and compact. -gwiindimeele -tiindigala HHLLL v. 15 be short and stout; strut. -tiindigeele -tÂÂndigasya -vidimala HHLL v. 15 be short and stumpy; be rounded at the end. -vidimeele -vÂdÂmasya -lovela HHL v. 15 be silly, foolish; abound, be plentiful (i.e. easily obtained). -loveele -lÂvÂsya -loondoongana HHLLLL v. 15 be situated with intervals between each (of many); follow one another; agree with a previous speaker. -loondoongane -lÂÂndoonganya *-dÂnd- -toopwaana HHLLL v. 15 be slack; be feeble, weak. -toopwaanile -tÂÂpwaanya -toondova HHLL v. intr. 15 be slack; loose; become less acute (of pain); become less fierce (of sun); relent. -toondweeve -tÂÂndoya -gweeseela HHLLL v. 15 be sleepy; nod with sleep. -gweeseesile -tiitiila HHLLL v. 15 be sleepy; nod with sleepiness; smoulder; turn round and round (as a dog before lying down). -tiitiisile -teepaana HHLLL v. 15 be slender and pliable; be frail, weak. -teepaanile -tÂÂpaanya nyeluka HHL v. 15 be slighted; regarded as of no account. nyelwiice nyÂlÂsya -peembenukuka HHLLLL v. intr. 15 be slightly open (e.g., buds, eyes); fall open (e.g., a waist-cloth); become unbuttoned. -peembenukwiice -telesya HHL v. 15 be slippery. -teleesye -tepeta HHL v. 15 be sloppy (i.e., too liquid). -tepeete -naandipa HHLL v. intr. 15 be small; be few. -naandiipe -nÂÂndiya *-kÂÂp- -wuuciidila HHLLLL v. 15 be smoked (of food); grey. -wuuciidiile -tepetela HHLL v. 15 be smooth; blow about (e.g., straws); disappear. -tepeteele -koolooceka HHLLLL v. 15 be smoothed; be mended; be well done. -koolooceka -myaatika HHLL v. 15 be smooth tongued, cunning, plausible; smoothe the surface. -myaatiice -nyeelwa HHL v. 15 be soaked with heavy rain (esp. of ground). -nyeeleelwe -paalana HHLL v. 15 be sociable, visit one another, be friendly or in neighborly terms (with). -paaleene -pÂÂlanya -juunda HHH v. 15 be sodden; be over-ripe; be thin (lean). -juundile -leendevala HHLLL v. 15 be soft. -leendeveele -lÂÂndevasya -tepeendala HHHLL v. 15 be soft and flabby; be smooth, silky; be loosely joined; be gentle. -tepeendeele -tÂpÂÂndasya -pujuka HHL v. 15 be soft and pulpy. -pujwiice -poowaana HHLLL v. 15 be soft and smooth; be juicy. -poowaanile -pÂÂwaanya -tipitila HHLL v. 15 be soft and smooth (esp. of the skin when oiled); have a clean skin; have the hands or lips soiled with food. -tipitiile -tÂpÂtisya -oolova LLHL v. 15 be soft; be cheap. -joolweeve -oolÂya *-bÂÂb- -myaata HHH v. 15 be soft; stalk; move quietly with a view to surprise. -myaatile -celewula HHLL v. 15 be sore of eyes with smoke or dust. -celewiile -cÂlÂwusya -yiipa HHH v. 15 be sour. -yiipile -nyun'unya HHL v. 15 be sour. -nyun'wiinye -nyan'anyika HHLL v. 15 be soured (as with disappointment); be discontented; be stolen. -nyan'anyiice -nyÂn'Ânyisya -talan'anya HHLL v. 15 be split up (of a crowd); disperse; stand or be placed apart. -talan'eenye -kwetemukuka HHLLL v. 15 be sprained, wrenched or twisted. -kwetemukwiice -n'anapuka HHLL v. 15 be startled. -n'anapwiice -tojima HHL v. 15 be startled; be frightened; flinch. -tojiime -tÂjÂmya *-céc- -nyaanduka HHLL v. 15 be startled; be "hurt" (offended); be "fed up". -nyaandwiice -nyÂÂndusya -n'amula HHL v. 15 be startled; "jump". -n'amwiile -n'ÂmÂsya -supuka HHL v. 15 be startled; "jump"; have a sudden recollection. -supwiice -sÂpÂsya -kwiipuka HHLL v. 15 be startled; "jump"; leave without the necessary arrangements. -kwiipwiice -kwÂÂpusya -sisimuka HHLL v. 15 be startled out of sleep; revive from a faint; become a convert to Islam. -sisimwiice -sÂsÂmusya -codima HHL v. 15 be steep; be in a hurry; go far away. -codiime -cÂdÂmya -lemala HHL v. 15 be handicap; be steep, be rough and difficult (of a path or hill); be deformed. -lemeele -lÂmÂsya -naanda HHH v. 15 be sticky. -n'aandile -nyaata HHH v. 15 be sticky. -nyaatile *-nÂm- -nyaambata HHLL v. 15 be sticky. -nyaambeete -nanaambuka HHHLL v. 15 be sticky; be elastic. -nanaambwiice -tapuka HHL v. 15 be sticky; be elastic; be bogged. -tapwiice -leenda HHH v. 15 be sticky; speak slowly; drawl; be without fat (of meat); be weak and listless (of a person); be tasteless. -leendile -kalaambala HHHLL v. 15 be stiff; get old; be aged. -kalaambeele -kÂlÂmbasya -nyaandala HHLL v. 15 be stiff (and dry). -nyaandeele -nyÂÂndasya -kalakaatala HHLLLL v. 15 be stiff and unapliable; be tough; be brittle. -kakaateele -kÂlÂkaatasya -kwiindimala HHLLL v. 15 be stiff, hard, firm. -kwiindimiile -kwÂÂndimasya -lotomala HHLL v. 15 be solid, bashful, oafish. -lotomeele -salacika HHLL v. 15 be stored up; be kept, be saved; put aside. -salaciice -guundima HHLL v. 15 be stout (obese); grow fast. -guundiime -gÂÂndimya -goloka HHL v. 15 be straight; be even. -golweece -gÂlÂsya *-gÂdud- -nyoloomboka HHHLL v. 15 be straightened out; be thinned out (e.g., iron, cotton, thred); be elastic; be weak, thin, "poor" (of food or drink). -nyoloombweece -kuunjika HHLL v. 15 be stretched. -kuunjiice -lakanya HHL v. 15 be stringent; cause caughing; tickle the throat; create a disturbance. -lakeenye -kujuukuka HHHLL v. 15 be stripped, laid bare (e.g., a bark from a pole on the sun or flesh from the bone). -kujuukwiice -kotoka HHL v. 15 be stripped off (a tree); shrug the shoulder (in refusal). -kotweece -sadima HHL v. 15 be strong and aggressive. -sadieme -sÂdÂmya -diimba HHH v. 15 be strong; be hard; be firm. -diimbile *-dÂmb- -diimbika HHLL v. 15 be strong; tie or fasten securely; encourage; insist. -diimbiice *-dÂmb- -gaangalama HHLLL v 15 be big (and roundish), strong, turdy; have good health. -gaangaleeme -gÂÂngalamya -kaanidicila HHLLLL v. 15 be stuck and refuse to come apart; refuse to leave. -kaanidiciile -kÂÂnidicisya *-kÂÂn- -pakama HHL v. 15 be stuck fast, as a boat on a sandbank or fish on a hook; be detained, "hang up"; have difficult labor (of a woman in childbirth); become jammed. -pakeeme -pÂkÂmika *-pÂkam- -nyolola HHL v. 15 be stunted; be choked with weeds; be sticky. -nyolweele -nyÂlÂsya -pudicila HHLL v. 15 be stupid. -pudiciile -pÂdÂcisya -pugwa HL v. 15 be stupid. -pugwile -siiluka HHLL v. 15 be stupid. -siilwiice -kwanila HHL v. 15 be sufficient; be enough. -kwaniile -kwÂnÂsya -diwudika HHLL v. 15 be sufficiently pounded (of flour). -diwudiice -kasidika HHLL v. 15 be sulky. -kasidiice -sivilwa HHL v. 15 be impeded to leave a place (esp. because of rain or overflowing of a river); be surrounded; be detained; be obstructed, thwarted; become impotent; be (become) deaf. -siviilwe -leeleemba HHLLL v. 15 be suspended. -leeleembile -pyaatiidila HHLLLL v. 15 be suspicious; cover the genitals with the hand. -pyaatiidiile -pyÂÂtiidisya -non'a HH v. 15 be sweet, pleasant to test or experience. -nonyile -taangawala HHLLL v. 15 be tall; be large. -taangaweele -laangwa HLL v. 15 be tamble (of animals). -laanjiilwe -wumuka HHL v. 15 be tasteless; go bad; rot. -wumwiice -luluka HHL v. 15 be tasteless (food); be weak (person). -lulwiice -coondeeleka HHLLLL v. 15 be the subject of supplication. -coondeeleece -gagaatala HHHLL v. 15 be "thick" and "heavy" (of a swollen part of the body). -gaagaateele -gÂgÂÂtasya -kaandapala HHLLL v. 15 be thick (esp. of cloth but used also for planks). -kaandapeele -kÂÂndapasya -veeveela HHLLL v. 15 be thin (transparent) in texture. -veeveesile -suunjila HHLL v. 15 be thrifty, saving; be careful of one's things. -suunjiile -koolokwa HHLL v. 15 be tidy, be well finished. -koolweekwe -diimbiidila HHLLLL v. 15 be tight; be firm. -diimbiidiile -dÂÂmbiidisya *-dÂmb- -wuungana HHLL v. 15 be together; be united; gather; assemble. -wuungeene -wÂÂnganya *-bÂûg- -nyeenjeelela HHLLLL v. 15 be too clever (for another). -nyeejeeleele -lema HH v. 15 be too difficult for; prove in the wrong; fail. -lemile -tupa HH v. 15 be (too) much or many. -tupile -ceecuka HHLL v. intr. 15 be torn off (a strip). -ceecwiice -ndeenguma HHLL v. 15 be tossed about (e.g., branches in wind); quiver; sway from side to side. -ndeengwiime -ndÂÂngumya -teluka HHL v. 15 be totally uncapacited; be paralyzed. -telwiice -tÂlÂsya -calamaandala HHLLLL v. 15 be tough; be stiff and unapliable (esp. of something dry; be obstinate; stubborn; be strong, sturdy (of a person); be abrupt in manner -calamaandeele -cÂlÂmaandasya -njanjandala HHLL v. 15 be tough (of meat, wood, etc.). -njanjandeele -njÂnjÂdasya -syuuka HHH v. 15 be transformed (into); change into (e.g., a wizard assuming the form of a leopard, snake, etc., or, in folklore, accounting for the origin of things by evolution); change color (chameleon). -syuucile -ceembulukuka HHLLLL v. 15 be treated with disrespect or contumely. -ceembulukwiice -pyaaluka HHLL v. 15 be tripped up; slip; be swung round by a current (of a canoe). -pyaalwiice -supuka ntima HHHHH v. 15 be troubled; be anxious; be generous. -supwiice -ceenjewuka HHLLL v. 15 be troubled; bewildered; be excited; be inquisitive. -ceenjewiice -galama HHL v. intr. 15 be twisted. -galeeme -gÂlÂmya -cecela HHL v. 15 be unfair in distributing things; give a smaller share than the deserved. -ceceele -tikama HHL v. 15 be unfilled. -tikeeme -tÂkÂmya -luumbikana HHLLL v. 15 be united, stuck together; be linked. -luumbikeene -lÂÂmbikanya -sawadika HHLL v. 15 be unlucky. -sawadiice -tapana HHL v. 15 be unlucky; meet with bad luck; contract a (contagious or infectious) disease. -tapeene -tÂpÂnya -guluguusya HHLLL v. 15 be unruly, insubordinate, refractor; be mischievous. -guluguusiisye -polopooteka HHLLLL v. 15 be useless; be abortive; be impotent (of a male). -polopooteece -gojoma HHL v. 15 be useless; be loose. -gojweeme -dipucilwa HHLL v. 15 be utterly exhausted; be feverish. -dipuciilwe -suunjika HHLL v. 15 be valuable; be handsome; be highly steemed. -suunjiice -nyeemya HLL v. 15 be very careful . -nyeemiisye -laakala HHLL v. 15 be very dried up (e.g., firewood, grass); become parched (e.g., throat.). -laakeele -guumbadila HHLLL v. 15 be very full; be full to overflowing. -guumbadiile -aalukaangana LLHLLLL v. 15 be very light either of character or in weight; be nimble, active. -jaalukaangeene -aalÂkaanganya -sweejela HHLL v. 15 be very light in color; be white. -sweejeele -swÂÂjesya -siindamila HHLLL v. 15 be very numerous, be plentful; be in great variety; eat a great variety of food; live well. -siindamiile -latula HHL v. 15 be very sharp. -latwiile -tididika HHLL v. 15 be very smooth (e.g., silk, highly polished wood); be finely ground. -titidiice -diimbaangana HHLLLL v. 15 be very strong and muscular. -diimbaangeene *-dÂmb- -soonjomala HHLLL v. 15 be very tall (esp. a person). -soonjomeele -seesevala HHLLL v. 15 be vicious (in character); be stupid. -seeseevele -sÂÂsevasya -woneka HHL v. 15 be visible; be found; appear; seem. -woneece -wÂnÂsya *-bÂn- -taanjila ngoondo HHLHHLL idiom. 15 be waged. -capika HHL v. 15 be washed out. -capiice *-cÂmb- -sawa HL v. 15 be watery and testless (e.g., potatoes, cassava); grow luxuriously (plant). -sawile -toocomala HHLLL v. 15 be weak and feeble (of a person); be loose (of the ropes of a bed); be "full", "baggy", shapeless (of clothing). -toocomeele -tÂÂcomasya -lepetala HHLL v, 15 be weak, feeble; be friable, easily torn. -leepeteele -kola wuumi HHHHL v. 15 be well. -kweete... -kÂsya -tavika HHL v. 15 be well built; be large (of a village). -taviice -luunjika HHLL v. 15 be well finished. -luunjiice -kuukuudika HHLLLL v. 15 be well known for hospitality; dun, press for a debt. -kuukuudiice -leepelana HHLLL v. 15 be well matched (of opponents); draw. -leepeleene -nyoveka HHL v. 15 be wet; be damp. -nyoveece -nyakapala HHLL v. 15 be wet (esp. of ground). -nyakapeele -nyÂkÂpasya -poongolwa HHLL v. 15 be wet through; be full of uncooked lumps (porridge). -poongwelwe -aasimika LLHLL v. 15 be willing to give credit, be accommodating in lending; be available for borrowing (of things); be constantly borrowing. -jaasimiice -puuvaana HHLLL v. 15 be withered; wither. -puuvaanile *-pÂ- -cesela HHL v. 15 be without eyelashes. -ceseele -sova HH v. 15 be without; lack; be lacking to; be scarce. -sovile -sÂya -lala HH v. 15 be worn out (e.g., hoe, axe); be hoarse. -lasile -wulala HHL v. 15 be wounded; be hurt. -wuleele -wÂlÂsya lu- siinje HHL n. 11 bead bracelet. ci- temaangu LLHL n. 7 beads threaded and wound round a core of thick tread; pupa of a psychid resembling a caddis-worm, said to be fatal to cattle if eaten. c- uma HH n. 7 beads in general. mi- tukuti LLL n. 4 beans boiled whole. di- kweeva LHL n. 5 beans soup. -velecela HHLL v. 15 bear a child to. -veleceele -sogola HHL v. 15 bear fruit. -sogweele -sÂgÂsya -ceembesya HHLL v. 15 bear the first child. -ceembeesye -sogosya HHL v. 15 bear well (of tree or plant); grow (of the planter). -sogweesye N- dewu LL n. 10 beard. wu- sije LH n. 14 beareavement; orphanhood. cituumbidi LHHLL adv. bearing a child without having been initiated. In former days, such a child was thrown away and left to die. ma- paasa LHL n. 6 (bearing) twins. mavila LHH adv. (bearing) twins. -temudila HHLL v. 15 beaspeak. -temudiile -tÂmÂdisya -valavaasya HHLLL v. 15 beat a drum heavily. -valavaasiisye -miniinga HHLL v. 15 beat (a drum) with two sticks. -miniinjile -kupula HHL v. 15 beat dew or rain-water off grass along a path; fan; drive off flies; stink; abrase the skin. -kupwiile -vaanda HHH v. 15 beat down tall grass. -vaandile -myuuka HHH v. 15 beat (of the heart or pulse); peel off (e.g., skin after a scald). -myuuile -canyaanda HHLL v. 15 beat out (e.g., metal); crush. -canyaandile -nyulula HHL v. 15 beat out flat (metal). -nyulwiile -nyÂlÂsya -pwaamula HHLL v. 15 beat; strike. -pwaamwiile -pwÂÂmusya -goomba HHH v. 15 beat; strike; play musical instrument (drum, flute, guitar, etc.); fire a gun; knock a door. -goombile -a wukoto HHH adj. beautiful. cikotope LHHH adv. beautifully; well fitting. wu- koto HH n. 14 beauty. pakuva LLH conj. because. -kodola HHL v. 15 beckon; cluck with the tongue; scratch with the finger. -kodweele -paambadila HHLLL v. 15 become accustomed; be addicted; adorn oneself. -paambadiile -nyanyuka HHL v. 15 become angry. -nyanywiice -nyÂnyÂsya -twiinya HHH v. 15 become blunt; wear away; pack tightly; repulse; rebuff. -twiiyile -wuva HH v. 15 become cold (during cooking); become or begin to ripe (corn). -wuvile -wÂya -kaladika HHLL v. 15 be cruel. -kaladiice -kÂlÂdisya -lagala HHL v. intr. 15 become dry (cloth, flour, utensil, etc.). -lageele -lÂgÂsya -puunduka HHLL v. 15 become handcapped. -pundwiice -pÂÂndusya -kwiima HHH v. 15 become hard (e.g., porridge). -kwiimile -tukuta HHL v. 15 become heated; be hot; become rotten. -tukwiite -panila HHL v. 15 become jammed. -paniile -pÂnÂsya -siwuka HHL v. 15 become leaky; spring a leak (of boat or canoe). -siwiice -kola ciyiilu HLHLHL v. 15 become pregnant. -kweete... -kÂsya -kola nsigo HHHH v. 15 become pregnant. -kweete... -kÂsya -loka HH v. 15 become pregnant. -locile -lamukwa HHL v. 15 become ripe. -lamwiikwe -pwelembweesuka HHLLLL v. 15 become soft; drop to pieces; be upset (grieve or annoyed). -pwelembweeswiice -pinyaasika HHHLL v. 15 become stubbed, reduced to a stub (e.g., a hoe); be undersized. -pinyaasiice -soondoka HHLL v. 15 become tilted; lurch (as a ot on the firestones). -sondweece -wuungana HHLL v. 15 become weak and ill. -wuungeene -wÂÂnganya *-bÂûg- wu- kana wa matapata HHHHLLH n. 14 beer drunk after a burial. ci- puunde LLL n. 7 beer of the 7th day. N- gaanga HLL n. 9 beer of the fouth day of brewing. n- naala HHH n. 3 beer of the sixth day of brewing. mi- laala HLL n. 4 beer of the sixth day of brewing. N- bosi LL n. 9 beer of the third day after fermentation (eighth after brewing). di- ipalo LLL n. 5 beer of the third day while still hot. n- kologo LLL n. 3 beer on the fourth day of brewing. nyuuci HHH n. 10 bees. di- ipula LHL n. 5 beeswax. nyiikuta HHHH n. 9 beetle (red and yellow spots on body), an excretion of which causes inflamation and perhaps blistering of the skin. -suungana HHLL v. 15 befriend; live in harmony. -suungana -sÂÂnganya -juga HH v. 15 beg. -jujile -veenda HHH v. 15 beg for; cadge; stalk (game). -veendile -cokola HHL v. 15 begin pounding grain (husking); begin any udertaking; "get underway"; go ahead with any job; tattoo. -cokweele -taanda HHH v. 15 begin; start; pick a quarrel; provoke; tease. -taandiite -swa H v. 15 begin to grow dark. -sweele -sisya HL v. 15 begin to hoe a new garden; invent; be the first to think of anything. -sisiisye -wuunda HHH v. 15 begin to rot or go bad; "turn" sour; give instruction about good manners, rules of etiquettes, etc.; make a new run (of termites). -wuundile -telekuka HHLL v. 15 begin to spread (of an ulcer). -telekwiice N- daanda HHH n. 9 beginning. -siimbwa HLL v. 15 behave in a jovial or boisterous way. -siimbwile -teendela HHLL v. 15 behave towards. -teendeele -tÂÂndesya panyuma LLL adv. behind; at the back; after. panyuma; ku-, mu- LLLLL adv. behind; at the back of. e, ee!... HLL interj. behold!, Look!. nnole! HL interj. behold!, look!. myuu! LL idiop. being ended (nothing left). supu! HL ideop. being startled. dikaambo LLLL adv. being strong, lusty or active. pyoombyoo! LLLH ideop. being swept away (as by water); dropping (plonk!) into water; being swept away (as by water). josoopa! HHHH ideop. being worried. -geya HL v. 15 belch. -geyiiye N- dulo LL n. 9 belching. -kulupidila HHLLL v. 15 believe in, trust. -kulupidiile -kÂlÂpisya -twaamula HHLL v. 15 bellow; low; break in the middle. -twaamwiile -kwaana HHH v. 15 bellow; scream. -kwaanile -kwÂÂnaasya -wulama HHL v. intr 15 bend double (slang). -wuleeme -wÂlÂmya -goya HL v. 15 bend down a sapling. -goyiiye -iinama LLHL v. intr. 15 bend down; stoop. -jiineeme -iinÂmya *-yÂnam- -laandavala HHLLL v. 15 bend down, stoop. -laandaveele -tiniingula HHHLL v. 15 bend forcibly; sprain; dislocate (a joint). -tiniingwiile -tÂnÂÂngusya -piindila HHLL v. 15 bend round. -piindiile -piindula HHLL v. 15 bend round; disobey wilfully; be self-opinated. -piindwiile -pÂÂndusya -kotama HHL v. intr. 15 bend; stoop. -koteeme -kÂtÂmika *-kÂtam- -miniingula HHHLL v. 15 bend to and from (e.g., a piece of wire preparatory to breaking it); break across. -miniingwiile -petula HHL v. 15 bend with the wind; look carefully about. -petwiile -pÂtÂsya wu- wulame HHL n. 14 bending bouble (slang). cinguukwa LLLL adv. bent; stooping. -toma HH v. 15 bespeak; ask for friendship; engage beforehand (e.g., a servant); hire out an animal (e.g., for stud). -tomile bola HL adv. better. -pwiya HL v. 15 better down; make a dent. -pwiiyiiye kuumbana yiiga LLLLHLL adv. between the thighs, the "cruch". -loga HH v. 15 bewitch. -losile *-dÂg- -loongolola HHLLL v. 15 bicker; nag. -loongolweele -laanga HHH v. 15 bid farewell; keep cattle, fowl or pets; domesticate. -laanjile N- jopu LL n. 9 bilious vomiting. -tava HH v. 15 bind, tie; build (with poles and grass); fasten. -tavile -pimiindika HHHLL v. 15 bind to secrecy. -pimiindiice wu- diimbo LLL n. 14 bird-lime. -suundudila HHHLL v. 15 bite (of leeches). -suundudiile -n'weenya HHH v. 15 bite off (e.g., corn from the cob); nibble at. -n'weenyile -luma HH v. 15 bite; taste (esp. formally). -lumile -lÂmya n- suuciila HHLLL n. 3 biting ant (brown). ngaa! LH ideop. biting; cutting; snapping off or breaking. guuta HLL n. 9 black calico. ci- mboongwe LLL n. 7 black Jack or Spanish needles ( Bidens pilosa); an aggressive weed the seeds of which stick to the clothing or hair and are known as "cobbler's pegs" ci- sosooci LLHL n. 7 black Jack or Spanish needles ( Bidens pilosa), an aggressive weed the seed of which stick to one's clothing or hair and are sometimes known as "Cobbler's pegs". bidiviita LLLLL n. 9 black "kaki" cloth. n- silo HH n. 3 black loomy soil. vidividi LLLL adv. black or dark in colour; long absent. wu- piidile HHLL n. 14 blackening; darkening. bi! L ideop. black. -bunyula HLL v. tr. 15 blant; take the edge off; notch; chip. -bunywiile -lumika HHL v. 15 bleed by cupping. -lumiice di- wumaambula HHHLL n. 5 bleeding at the nose (epistaxis). -iinicila LLHLL v. 15 bless; bestow good luck; make prosperous; pay respect to; honour; revere. -jiiniciile pupudipupudi LLLLLL adv. blindly; not looking where one is going. di- ituku LLL n. 5 blister. -juguvala HHLL v. intr. 15 blister. -juguveele -jÂgÂvasya lw- aasi LHL n. 11 blood-guiltness (insanity or disease) following the murder of a man or game animal. lu- kweeso LHL n. 11 bloddy urine; infection by Bilharzia. my- aasi LHL n. 4 blood. -veveluka HHLL v. 15 blow about in the wind; stagger about. -vevelwiice -vÂvÂlusya -viiviila HHLLL v. 15 blow gently (of wind). -viiviisiile -peepela HHLL v. 15 blow into with the mouth (tube of tyre); blow up (fire). -peepeesile -puga HH v. 15 blow (of wind). -pujile -peenga HHH v. 15 blow the nose (by holding it between finger and thumb); be mischievous. -peenjile -wukuta HHL v. 15 blow up (specif. with bellows in a forge); inflate (e.g., with a tire pump). -wukwiite vivivi LLL adv. blowing cold on the face. ma- sikati HHL n. 6 blue cloth with colored fringes. n- nutuutu LLLL n. 3 blue stone (Sulphate of Copper). -piinya HHL v. 15 blunt. -piinyile -piisa HHH v. 15 blunt. -piisile -a ngatema HLH adj. blunt. -dii- -joogoceya HHLLL v. 15 bluster; bluff. -joogoceye -sula HH v. 15 bo something ill-omened. -susile -dii- -luumba HLL v. 15 boast. -luumbile -dii- -teenda HLL v. 15 boast. -teesile -tÂesya *-tÂnd- -dii- -viicila HHLL v. 15 boast. -viiciile -dii- -tapa HL v. 15 boast; awank; glory in. -diitapile -dii- -twaanjila HHLL v. 15 boast, talk big, draw the long bow. -twaanjiile cisiindo LHHH adv. boasting; expression of entirety. ma- lapo LL n. 6 boasting; swank. javaajava LLLLL ideop. bobbing about when floating. cisangasanga LLLLL adv. bobbing up and down (as monkeys do); jumping up and down. ma- tepweende LLHL n. 6 bog; marsh. -lambwanda HHL v. 15 boil. -lambweende -tokota HHL v. 15 boil. -tokweete -iitisya LLHL v. 15 boil and leach out the bitter taste (as in cooking of cassava of certain type). -jiitiisye -semula HHL v. 15 boil; ferment (e.g., beer); simmer; hoe into heaps for planting. -semwiile -sÂmÂsya -semucila HHLL v. 15 boil over; froth over. -semuciile -lusula HHL v. 15 boil the flour on the first day of brewing beer. -luswiile -tutumila HHLL v. 15 boil up or over. -tutumiile n- sele HL n. 3 boiled rice. -bambadika HHLL v. intr. 15 bolt one's food. -bambadiice -totokwa HHL v. 15 bolt one's food. -totweekwe -tyaatyaatika HHLLLL v. 15 bolt; run away. -tyaatyaatiice ci- langaadi LLHL n. 7 bonfire. -pikanya HHL v. 15 border on; adjoin. -pikeenye -pelenyeendula HHLLLL v. 15 bore a hole. -pelenyeendwiile -pelegula HHLL v. 15 bore a hole (e.g., in an ear, an ala of a nose, or a gourd). -pelegwiile -pÂlÂgusya -pecesa HHL v. 15 bore; drill; twirl; rub (fire) with stick. -peceese *-pÂkic- -powolaanganya HHLLLL v. 15 bore right trough. -powolaangeenye -tolola HHL v. 15 bore the ear or ala of nose. -tolweele -tÂlÂsya -dii- -lapiidila HLLLL v. 15 boast. -lapiidiile -caanga HHH v. 15 bounce; rebounce. -caanjile -tyaanga HHH v. 15 bounce, rebound; clamor to be taken up (of a child). -tyaanjile can'alan'a!... LLLL ideop. bouncing; rebouncing; badly made; failing to throw an opponent when wrestling. siinga LHL n. 10 bow strings. di- kaanga HLL n. 5 "Bowstring Hemp" ( Sanseviera sp.): a touch wild fibre having leaves that simulate the stem. -puta mapeenda HHLLLL v. 15 box the ears. -putile... gweleekwe LHHL n. 9 Bracken ( Cythea spp.). w- oongo LHL n. 14 brain; marrow. -kaasanya HHLL v. 15 brake into small portions. -kaaseenye kasapuudi LLLLL n. 9 brass bracelet. ci- kuungu HLL n. 7 brass; copper; a metal bracelet. sapuudi LLLL n. 9 brass or copper (wire or rods). wu- cadilo HHH n. 14 bravery. ci- soongolo LLLL n. 7 bravery; manliness; the lack of manners charactristic of an uninitiated boy. maango LLL n. 10 brawn; good physique. -wuuwuuta HHLLL v. 15 bray (a skin); prepare leather; tread down grass or crops. -wuuwuutile -iiluka LLHL v. 15 break out in a rash. -jiilwiice lu- saamba LLL n. 11 breadth, width. -kutula HHL v. 15 break (a string); snap (of a rope); remove the taint of death from a widow 6-8 months after the death of her husband). -kutwiile -kÂtÂsya -nokosola HHLL v. tr. 15 break across. -nokosweele -temanya HHL v. 15 break across. -temeenye -nyenula HHL v. 15 break across; tear apart. -nyenwiile -tenekula HHLL v. 15 break down after having healed (of an ulcer or wound). -tenekwiile -woomboka HHLL v. 15 break down (of a healing wound or ulcer). -woombweece -wÂÂmbosya -nyopola HHL v. tr. 15 break easily; pull out easily. -nyopweele -kacula HHL v. 15 break nearly through; tear off. -kacwiile -beduka HHL v. intr. 15 break off a portion. -bedwiice -bedula HHL v. tr. 15 break off a portion. -bedwiile -konyoka HHL v. 15 break off; be chipped off. -konyweece -temaangula HHHLL v. 15 break off (e.g., a branch); break across (e.g., a stick). -temaangwiile -nokola HHL v. 15 break off (esp. the upper part). -nokweele -n'unula HHL v. 15 break off from a lump (as with teeth or fingers). -n'unwiile -konyola HHL v. 15 break off from the stalk (e.g., banana). -konyweele -pokosola HHLL v. 15 break off part of a long and dry . -pokosweele -gumula HHL v. tr. 15 break or batter down (plaster, brickwork, side of a hole in the ground, etc.). -gumwiile -gÂmÂsya -gumuka HHL v. intr. 15 break or crumble away in lumps. -gumwiice -nupuka HHL v. 15 break, tear, or crumble anything old or rotten; pluck out the long tail feathers of a fowl; break off. -nupwiice -n'olon'oondokola HHLLLLL v. 15 break up a hard mass; loosen anything caked or impacted. -n'olon'oondokweele -coocoola HHLLL v. 15 break up the bush in preparing a new garden. -coocoosile -poonga HHH v. 15 breakdown (e.g., a car, any kind of machine). -poonjile mbwandaa! LLH ideop. breaking. ndwa! H ideop. breaking a string, a thread, a rope, etc. N- buumu HHH n. 10 breath; heavy breathng, panting, gasping; asthma. di- ipuje LLH n. 5 breath; moving air; a draught; a water tortoise. -puumaasika HHLLLL v. 15 breathe heavily; pant. -puumaasice -puumula HHLL v. 15 breathe; rest. -puumwiile -pÂÂmusya -poongola HHLL v. 15 breed. -poongweele -pÂÂngosya -velekana HHLL v. 15 breed; bear; reproduce (animals); carry on the back one another. -velekeene -vÂlÂkanya *-bÂdik- -katudila HHLL v. 15 break off portion of porridge with the teeth. -katudiile -cesula HHL v. 15 brew beer (first day); dye or stain red. -ceswiile pyuu! HH ideop. brick-red in color. -taandadika HHLLL v. 15 bridge a gap (with a pole or tree). -taandadiice pyuu! LL ideop. bright red; ripe. -tulusya HHL v. 15 bring down; become pregnant again. -tulwiisye -tuundumusya HHLLL v. 15 bring to the surface. -tuundumwiisye -kusikanya HHLL v. 15 bring together; put together. -kusikeenye ci- jigale LLL n. 7 bringing a bride to live in one's own village. -n'weela HHH v. 15 brink for a specific purpose; be mischievous; be contumacious. -n'weeleele *-ûÂ- ntecetu HHL adv. brittleness; friableness; breaking off a conversation or discussion in a rude manner. di- wuundika HHHH n. 5 bronchitis; catarrah (a "cold"); coughing. ci- tokoonya LHLL n. 7 broth made from groundnuts and tomatoes. ci- tuukule HHHH n. 7 broth made from roasted and ground groundnuts. n- solokoto LLLL n. 3 bubble. ma- mbwiimbwi LHL n. 6 bubbles. -nyeka HH v. 15 bubble up out of the ground (of spring). -nyeecile -dii- -kusika HLL v. 15 buddle up; hug oneself (as when cold). -kusiice -viga HH v. 15 build a game fence; rain at a distance. -vijile -vaka HH v. 15 build in brick or stone. -vacile *bÂk- yi- diingo LHL n. 8 building material. -kolela HHL v. intr. 15 inflame (fire). -koleele -kÂlÂÂsya -ooceelela LLHHLL v. 15 burn a hole (e.g., in a handle for a hoe or axe) with a hot iron; brand with a hot iron. -jooceeleele -vawula HHL v. 15 burn of the grass preparatory to hoeing; burn superficially; singe; have an acid burning taste. -vawiile -vÂwÂsya -coma HH v. tr. 15 burn; roast. -comile -nguunguvila HHHLL v. 15 burn rubbish a second time. -nguunguviile -ngÂÂngÂvisya -vavicisya HHLL v. 15 burn the bush, preparatory to making a new garden. -vaviciisye -paanjika HHLL v. 15 burst. -paanjiice -tusula HHL v. tr. 15 burst. -tuswiile -gaangaasika HHLLLL v. intr. 15 burst, crack or split because of pressure from within. -gaangaasiice -tusuka HHL v. intr. 15 burst (fruit, blister, etc.). -tuswiice -teteseka HHLL v. 15 burst (of an insect); pop (of corn in the pan). -teteseece -wuumbutukuka HHLLLL v. 15 burst open (esp. of a bud). -wuumbutukwiice -wudika HHL v. 15 burst with a pop (corn in a pan); explode; appear above-ground (shoot); ooze (of water). -wudiice -wÂdÂsya baasi HLL n. 9 bus. N- gweesa LLL n. 9 business; occupation; a sp. of Euphorbia. naambo LLH conj. but; except. ma- pwiisi LHL n. 6 buttock (insult). ma- tamilo HHH n. 6 buttocks. -suuma HHH v. 15 buy; exchange (in barter). -suumile -waawula HHLL v. 15 buzz. -waawiile m- pwaanga LHL n. 1 "my younger brother" (said by a male) or "my yonger sister" (said by a female). mwaambone HHLL adv. by the way; "yes, indeed"; "certainly". mmwepe HH pron. by yourself; you in particular. -koongoondeka HHLLLL v. 15 cackle (of a fowl); chatter. -koongoondeece -teeteela HHLLL v. 15 cackle (of a hen). -teeteesile -tÂÂteesya -tipitisya HHLL v. 15 cajole; hookwink; deceive with soft words. -tipitiisye di- nyeengo LLL n. 5 cajolery; seduction. wu- kopi LL n. 14 cajolery; seduction; luring away; persistent cadging. -kuukuusya HHLLL v. 15 call her chickens (of the hen). -kuukuusye -vilaanga HHLL v. 15 call (name); summon. -vilaasile -vÂlÂasya *-bÂd- -poveela HHLL v. 15 call out persistently because unanswered. -poveeleele c- asa LH n. 7 care of the person; foppishiness; hygiene. saava LHL adv. carelessly; indifferently; with disregard of consequences; disregard of a taboo. N- bwaaji LHL n. 10 carelessness; unsociableness. -teemba HHH v. 15 carry a load between two persons; love; like. -teembile -sakata HHL v. 15 carry in the crook of the arm; grip a bow. -sakeete -aangata LLHL v. 15 carry in the hands or arms. -jaangeete -veleka HHL v. 15 carry on the back (esp. a child); bear (and by analogy beget) a child. -veleece -vÂlÂsya *-bÂdik- -kwaapata HHLL v. 15 carry under the arm. -kwaapeete pacaamba LLLL adv. (carrying a child) on the hip (spported by the arm). totilo LLL adv. carrying on without rest. -sokota HHL v. 15 carve. -sokweete -sojiga HHL v. 15 carve or gouge out. -sojiije n- tandaasya LLLL n. 3 cassava flour. ci- naangwa LLH n. 7 cassava plant in general. di- naangwa LLH n. 5 cassava (the root) in general. ma- jedijedi LLLL n. 6 cataract (of the eye); poor sight; dimness of vision; hazel or light colored iris of the eye; small light blue beads. -loposya HHL v. 15 catch fish with hook or rod and line. -lopweesye -ciinjidicisya HHLLLL v. 15 catch anything that is trickling down or leaking out; reply quickly (to prevent others speaking); -ciinjidiciisye -luunduunga HHLLL v. 15 catch in the act; interrupt. -luunduunjile -kopa ngala HHHL v. 15 catch (lit., hook out) crabs. -kopile... -aalula LLHL v. 15 catch pidgeons in their cote. -jaalwiile -wuvata HHL v. 15 catch with the teeth (without bitting). -wuveete ma- twaana HHH n. 6 caterpillar having red hairs; a red-haired man. taambalukanu LLLLLL n 9 caterpillar that moves by arching itself. -balaadisya HHHLL v. tr. 15 scatter. -balaadiisye kosookoso! HLLHL ideop. caughing. -veenga HHH v. 15 cause a skin eruption (of broken taboo); cause allergy; be allergic; hate. -veenjile -juguvasya HHLL v. tr. 15 cause appearance of blister(s). -juguveesye -taandiidila HHLLLL v. 15 cause; be the cause of (e.g., pain, disease). -taandidiile -cecema HHL v. 15 cause burning pain; be uneasy (of a sore or wound); rustle. -ceceeme -cÂcÂmya -swaakaanya HHLLL v. 15 cause (e.g., dry leaves) to rustle. -swaakaanyile N- dyoocelo HHHH n. 9 cause of departure. -aawusya LLHL v. 15 cause or permit to leave; let go; let a visitor see that he is unwelcome. -jaawiisye -gaangaasya HHLLL v. tr. 15 cause to burst, crack or split open by pressure from within the surface (as sweet potatoes or cassavas when they are mature enough to be dug up for consumption). -gaangaasiisye -pelesya HHL v. 15 cause to pass through; thrust into. -peleesye -jiimya HLL v. 15 cause to refuse (a person). -jiimiisye -tenaandenya HHHLL v. 15 cause to toss about. -tenaandeenye -pelela HHL v. 15 cease; come to an end; miss something (e.g., distributed to other members of the group). -peleele -tuula ngoonji HHHHHL v. 15 have ceremonial coitus. -tuusile... -a -ngalema HLH adj. certain. c- ewuje LLH n. 7 chaff; dust of grain; short hair on the body (especially teenagers' beard or moustache); simlar on growth some plants or fruits like peaches. -kalama HHL v. 15 change direction, alter the course. -kaleeme -kÂlÂmya -saama HHH v. 15 change one's abode; move one's village (headquarters of a chief or headman); move". -saamile -sÂamya -piinducila HHLLL v. 15 change one's attitude to another; be fickle; take an unfair advantage. -piindiciile -pÂÂnducisya -dii- -piindula HHLL v. 15 change one's clothes. -piindwiile -pwaanika HHLL v. 15 change one's intention. -pwaaniice -piinduka ntima HHLHHH v. 15 change the mind. -piindwiice... -temaandemanya HHHLLL v. 15 change the subject; break off a conversation; go to and from; interfere; pass through the bush for a time. -temaandemeenye ma- kala HH n. 6 charcoal. ka- diigooselo LLHHHH n. 12 charm against witchcraft; a mascot. -swiikama HHLL v. 15 chase. -swiikeeme -swÂÂkamya -coonjoosya HHLLL v. 15 chatter like a monkey; backbite. -coonjoosiisye -nyeenga HHH v. 15 cheat, deceive; "conquer" a woman; seduce. -nyeejile ci- nyeengo LLL n. 7 cheating; deceit. -tawuna HHL v. 15 chew. -tawiine -guundudila HHLLL v. 15 chew anything tough; bring the wrong thing; give a false report. -guundudiile wu- velesi LLL n. 14 child-bearing; fertility (of a person). c- anace LHL n. 7 childish; derision. wu- pweeso LLL n. 14 childishness. va- anace LHL n. 2 children. va- ana HH n. 2 children; kids. pidipidi LHHL n. 9 chillies (Capsicum boccatum). -monyola HHL v. tr. 15 chip. -monyweele -patula-patula HHLLLL v. 15 chip here and there; shave the head in patches. -patwiile-patwiile -patula HHL v. 15 chip off. -patwiile -pÂtÂsya -benyula HHL v. tr. 15 chip off little by little. -benywiile -penyula HHL v. 15 chip (take a chip out of). -penywiile -pÂnyÂsya -lakasa HHL v. 15 choke because of having inhaled some foreign substance (eg., dust, smoke, etc.). -lakese -samuka ntima HHHHH v. 15 choke (with food); suddenly realize a fact. -samwiice... -lacilwa HHL v. intr. 15 choke (with water, food, etc.). -laciilwe -tomela HHL v. 15 choose; esp. betroth. -tomeele -tÂmÂsya -saagula HHLL v. 15 choose; pick over. -saagwiile *-cÂÂgud- -tomelwa HHL v. 15 choosen (for marriage). -tomeelwe -njunjundula HHLL v. 15 chop into small pieces (e.g., meat, firewood, etc.); cut/divide into two parts. -njunjundwiile kotopoo! LLLH ideop. "chucking" unde the chin. kanuundu LHLL n. 9 cigarette (tobacco rolled in a piece of paper or a corn leaf). -a ndeendeela HHHHL adj. circular. wuungo LLL n. 9 civet-cat. -kwaata HHH v. 15 clap hands; test powder by flashing a little in the pan; cock a gun. -kwaatile -kwaatila HHLL v. 15 clap hands towards somebody. -kwaatiile wu- pref. 14 class 1 impersonal pronoun (prefix) "one"; class 3 subject and object marker; class 14 prefix; classe 14 subject and object marker. pa- pref. 16 class 16 noun prefix; subject and object agreement marker. -po L encl. 16 class 16 suffix. va- pref. 2 class 2 prefix and subject marker. -a ciloongo LLHL adj. "clay" colored; yellowsh colored. di- loongo LHL n. 5 clay used for pot-making. -pasa HH v. 15 clean grass for thatching; tease cotton; swear, use fowl language. -pasile -kwaambidisya HHLLL v. 15 clean up a plate or basin with a piece of stiff porridge or with a finger (a break of etiquette). -kwaambidiisye mbalambanda HHHH ideop. clear light of dawn. -tulumula HHLL v. 15 clear the throat; "cough" to call attention. -tulumwiile -cidimula HHLL v. 15 clear the throat (not cough). -cidimwiile -tukusya HHL v. 15 clear the way. -tukwiisye mbuu! HL ideop. clearness. -wuumbata HHLL v. 15 clench the fist; grasp in the fist. -wuumbeete wu- laala LLL n. 14 cleverness; acumen. tee! LH ideop. clicking. -kweela HHL v. 15 climb; rise (of ground). -kweesile -kwÂesya nonanona LLLL adv. climbing. ka- soongoni HHHH n. 12 clitoris. -peembeneka HHLLL v. trans. 15 close slightly; put (or leave) ajar. -peembeneece -siisina HHLL v. 15 close the eyes. -siisiine -siva HH v. 15 fill in a hole; close up; shut up; dam, plug up. -sivile N- guwo LL n. 9 cloth; calico. -weeca HLL v. 15 clothe. -weeciice ci- takulo HHH n. 7 clothing in general; a loin-cloth reaching below the knees. -kwaata ngovi HHHHH v. 15 clap the hands. -kwaatile... ma- laaca LLL n. 6 coal. seenga LLL n. 10 coarse grains in flour; dregs (esp. the strainings of beer). ma- sapi HL n. 6 coarse husks of any grain. di- kamaambo LLLL n. 5 coarse woven cloth (native); hence, sackcloth, canvas. -tejela mapikanilo HHLHLLLL idiom. 15 cock an ear; listen attentively. N- beewu HLL n. 9 cockroach. -syeenga HHH v. 15 coil round; rebel; challenge. -syeenjile N- bepo HH n. 9 cold. di- ipolwe LHL n. 5 cold porridge or rice. sisisisi HHLL ideop. cold; tasteless. -tetevala HHLL v. 15 collapse; be soft and pliable (e.g., hide after braying); sit quiet; be good tempered; become sober, "sober up". -teteveele -tÂtÂvasya -puundumukula HHLLLL v. 15 collapse; peel off. -puundumukwiile -guungula HHLL v. 15 collect crops from the garden. -guungwiile nsonjensoonje LLHHH adv. collecting or doling out things singly. -lugwaagwaasula LHHLLLL v. 15 collide, bump into; run away, "bolt". -lugwaagwaaswiile -kuvala HHL v. 15 trip up; stumble; collide with an obstacle. -kuveele -kÂvÂsya n- tuundu LLL n. 3 color; nature; kind; sort; type. ma- dilodilo HHHH n. 6 colored sap of certain trees. -saamula HHLL v. 15 comb out (hair). -saamwiile -iisa HHH v. 15 come. -jiisile -kocela HHL v. 15 come ashore; come to an anchor; disembark. -koceele -wuma HH v. 15 come from; emerge in large quantities (e.g., water; milk; sap); have (quality) in great degree; exude. -wumile -luunda HHH v. 15 add to; lengthen; come next in order. -luundile -luundamila HHLLL v. 15 come next in order or in seniority; fire the second shot at game wounded by another, thus acquiring a right to a substantial share in the meat. -luundamiile -lÂÂndamisya -kuudika HHLL v. 15 come out of its socket (esp. hoe, axe, or tooth). -kuudiice -koloomboka HHHLL v. 15 come out of the husk (grain); emerge from the egg (chicken); be prominent (of the eyes); bulge. -koloombweece -cuwuka HHL v. 15 come out of water. -cuwiice -cÂwÂsya -solotoka HHLL v. 15 come out one-by-one through a small hole (e.g., grain from a sack). -solotweece -camilwa HHL v. 15 come to a dead stop; be gravelled; nonplussed. -camiilwe -syoosyootana HHLLLL v. 15 come to blows (during a quarrel). -syoosyooteene -syÂÂsyootanya -tuundumukuka HHLLLL v. 15 come to surface. -tuundumukwiice -tuundumula HHLLL v. 15 come to the surface. -tuundumwiile -tÂÂndumusya -tutumuka HHLL v. 15 come to the surface; rise into view. -tutumukwiice -kudikana HHLL v. 15 come together; meet or joining several; be firm friends. -kudikeene -kÂdÂkanya -seluka HHL v. 15 come voluntarily or aptly. -selwiice -tuunducila HHLLL v. 15 come voluntarily or aptly. -tuunduciile dulusi LHL adv. comfortably; at peace. -lamula HHL v. 15 command; give an order; give judgement. -lamwiile -luwudila HHLL v. 15 command; tell. -luwudiile -pwaanya HHH v. 15 commit a fault of ommision; not to care about anything; be disobedient; default. -pwaanyile nsaape LLL adv. commonly; orndinarily; merely; just. va- yooyo LHL n. 2 common people; the general public. sidikaadi LLHLL n. 9 common property; government; the Chief's house (open to all). N- jete HH n. 9 common salt. -laandanicisya HHLLLL v. 15 compare; pretend, feign; give a demontration, a practical exemple. -laandaniciisye -panika HHL v. 15 compel. -pakaniice -ciicidicisya HHLLLL v. 15 compel; obilge; assent. -ciicidiciisye -kaanganicisya HHLLLL v. 15 compel; persuade strongly; influence; insist. -kaanganiciisye -tuuyaana HHLLL v. 15 compete; try to outdo; emulate. -tuuyaanile -tÂÂyaanya -nyin'waanyin'wa HHHLL v. 15 complain; undertake a task unwillingly. -nyin'waanyiin'we ma- daandawusi LLLLL n. 6 complains; petitions. -aasimila LLHLL v. 15 complete a set (temporarily) with something from a different set. -jaasiimiile -saangula HHLL v. 15 complete any initiation ceremony. -saangwiile -pesya HL v. 15 complete; sift a matter to the bottom. -peseiisye -madila HHL v. 15 complete; terminate. -madiile mmaalo LLL adv. completely; utterly; finally. ci- myoogo LLL n. 7 completion; "clean sweep". -wuudila HHLL v. 15 conceal a fact; suppress the truth. -wuudiile ngwaalo LLL adv. concealing part (of news, evidence, etc.). n- siiso LLL n. 3 concealment. di- laama LLH n. 5 conceit, 'side'; a supercilious or contemptuous manner. wu- diitemanye HHLLL n. 14 conceit; swagger; "swank". -koosovadila HHLLLL v. 15 concentrate one's attention on one activity. -koosovadiile sya- pref. 10 concerning; about. -peesya HLL v. 15 conciliate the spirits by an offering (flour, beer, etc.); confess. -peesiisye -sakadila HHLL v. 15 condemn. -sakadiile -sÂkÂdisya wu- taame HLL n. 14 condition; state. -dicisya HHL v. 15 condole with. -diciisye -dii- -jiiticisya HHLLL v. 15 confess (an an investigation). -jiiticiisye wu- diimbe HLL n. 14 confidence; trust. -twaatwaajila HHLLLL v. 15 confirm a statement; amplify a statement. -twaatwaajiile -saadisya HHLL v. 15 confirm another's words; clinch an argument. -saadiisye -kweevana HHLL v. 15 congeal. -kweeveene -kwÂÂvanya N- jeeseka HHLL n. 9 conjunctivitis; ofthalmia. -ka- pref. consecutive future tense marker; conditional marker. -iiticisya HLHLL v. 15 consent; accept. -jiiticiisye ma- ganigani HHHH n. 6 consideration; reflection; thoughts. -taamika ntima HHLHHH v. 15 console. -taamiice... -sacila HHL v. 15 conspire to obtain; agitate for; fit a feather into an arrow. -saciile toto, toto! LLLL ideop. constant dripping. nin'anin'a HHLH ideop. constricted, esp. at the middle (e.g., the waist by a tight belt; a sack tied round the middle; a fly, bee, etc.). kutemela wuvigo LHHLHHH idiom. construct a game fence. -loondola HHLL v. 15 consult the divining instruments. -loondweele juu! HH ideop. continuous pain (as the beginning of toothache or headache). -midimiisika HHLLLL v. 15 contort the body in dancing, striking grotesque attitudes; shrug the shoulders. -midimiisiice -siisya HLL v. 15 contract. -siisiisye -kuunguluka HHLLL v. 15 converse, chat; talk about non-serious matters; pay a visit. -kuungulwiice -kÂÂngulusya -luungucisya HHLLL v. 15 convey a message to; translate for. -luungiciisye -luungusya HHLL v. 15 convey a message; interpret (better amplified by addition of words). -luungwiisye -peleka HHL v. 15 convey; conduct; hand over. -peleece *-pÂdik- N- deleko HHH n. 10 cooked food. -sisimya HHL v. 15 cool; quench thirst. -sisiimye ntimatuusya LLLLL adv. coolly, calmly. -nyikata HHL v. 15 compress; crush down. -nyikeete -toomba HHH v. 15 copulate (of the male only), (vulgar). -toombile *-tÂmb- -toombwa HHL v. 15 copulate (of woman). -toombeegwe *-tÂmb- wu- toombo LLL n. 14 copulation (vulgar); the milky sap of Euphorbia. N- buule HLL n. 10 corn boiled as a whole; a wild plant used as a vegetable. wuungwi HHH n. 10 corn cobs, that have not developed properly, being smaller than the expected standard; withered corn. ma- mbuulu LLL n. 6 corn crushed and boiled. ma- tiimba LHL n. 6 corn husks ground fine for eating; porridge made from a mixture of four of husks of corn and the (white) flour of corn itself. m- pomolo LLL n. 3 corn newly husked. ma- nguungu LHL n. 6 corn pounded and boiled. n- nove LH n. 3 corn that has been husked and soaked for at least two days, ready for being pounded into flour. n- cokwe LH n. 3 corn that has been husked and winnowed, ready for being soaked for at least two days before it is pounded into flour. yi- maanga HLL n. 8 corn ( Zea mayo) in general. N- duumba HLL n. 10 corners of a house; the gourd (bag or basket) containing divining lots; a barbless arrow; a pace. n- tuvi LL n. 3 corpse. -kosomola HHLL v. 15 cough. -kosomweele -kÂsÂmosya ma- sacimu LLL n. 6 councillors of a chief. -valaanga HHLL v. 15 count; enumerate (mention); read. -valaasile *-bediûg- N- bala LL n. 10 courtyards; a place or building in which a chief bears cases-at-law. -eenela LLHL v. intr. 15 cover (a flat surface); spread; suffice. -jeeneele -eenÂsya -kukumika HHLL v. 15 cover a rent with a patch; cover a grave-hut with a cloth. -kukumiice -wunikanya HHLL v. 15 cover one thing with another. -wunikeenye -wunicila HHLL v. 15 cover, shut as with a lid. -wuniciile -yaatila HHLL v. 15 cover the genitals with the (left) hand as when bathing. -yaatiile -yÂÂtisya -nyaatila HHLL v. 15 cover the genitals with the (left) hand as when bathing; sit careful so as to make sure the genitals are completely hidden. -nyaatiile -nyÂÂtisya -aamba HHH v. 15 cover with the open palm of the hand. -jaambile n- sidila LLL n. 3 covetousness. di- itama LLH n. 5 covetousness; lust. -gaaluka HHLL v. 15 crack. -gaalwiice -cecenukula HHLLL v. tr. 15 crack; split. -cecenukwiile -gaala HHH v. intr. 15 crack; split. -gaasile -cecenukuka HHLLL v. intr. 15 crack; split; gape (intrans.). -cecenukwiice -cinyila HHL v. 15 cram in. -cinyiile -n'unudila HHLL v. 15 crane the neck; eavesdrop; eat daintly (morsels, one at a time). -n'unudiile -kwaava HHH v. 15 crawl. -kwaavile ci- joosolo HLLL n. 7 cricket. -gugudula HHLL v. 15 crop (as opposed to shave) the beard or hair very short. -gugudwiile -piinjikanya HHLLL v. 15 cross. -piinjikeenye -tagaluka HHLL v. 15 cross a path (or a road). -tagalwiice -tÂgÂlusya -oomboka LLHL v. 15 cross (e.g., a stream, a road, a border between countries, etc.). -joombweece -oombÂsya mbiinjika HHHH adv. cross-wise. ca ncitiipa HLLLL adv. crosswise. -dii- -tuumba HLL v. 15 crouch. -tuumbile *-bÂtam- -wutama HHL v. 15 crouch, doubled up, as in hiding. -wutama -wÂtÂmika *-bÂtam- -lasima HHL v. 15 crouch down. -lasiime -lÂsÂmya *-bÂtam- bwatii!... LLH ideop. crouch suddenly. -vijikana HHLL v. 15 crowd round or together; entangle; grow in tangle (bush); interrupt; be narrow. -vijikeene -vÂjÂkanya viju! LL adv. crowding. tiimbaa! LLLL ideop. crowding together. secelewa LLLL adv. crumbling away. N- dikatika LLLL n. 10 crumbs; tickle. -cunyuunda HHHL v. 15 crush; bruise. -cunyuundile -kanyata HHL v. 15 crush; bruise; stamp upon (with foot); trample underfoot. -kanyeete -tetesa HHL v. 15 crush (e.g., an insect). -teteese -palasya HHL v. 15 crush up; shell peas or beans on a stone. -paleesye n- naka HL n. 3 crushed seed of the castor-oil plant. kanyaa! HLH ideop. crushing. meemeesya HHLLL v. 15 cry after the other sex (primarily of goats). meemeesiisye -nyiinyisika HHLLL v. 15 cry in a very low sound. -nyiinyiisiice -cikoondola LHHLL v. 15 cry very loudly. -ciikoondweele -wosya HL v. 15 cultivate in a new garde in order to sow seed in the following rainy season; defeat. -wosiisye -kusa HH v. 15 cultivate in preparation for the rainy season, gathering the grass and the old corn-stalks into heaps. -kusile ma- kalamuko LLLL n. 6 cunning. wu- sunguula LHLL n. 14 cunning. wu- kusikusi LHHL n. 14 cunning; deceit. wu- pyata HL n. 14 cunning; fun; joking; sleight of hand. wu- teete LLL n. 14 cunning; wearing the cloth over the shoulders like a cloak; the wings of a grass-hopper. -sasa HH v. 15 curdle. -sasile -kweeva HHH v. 15 curdle; be thick or muddy (of any liquid). -kweevile -posya HL v. tr. 15 cure (heal); cool. -posiisye l- oola LHL n. 11 curiosity; inquisitiveness. -koongotala HHLLL v. 15 curl up (e.g., leaves, paper). -koongoteele -kÂÂngotasya -lweesa HHH v. 15 curse. -lweesile -peetula HHLL v. 15 cut a way through thick bush. -peetwiile -sanyaanda HHHL v. 15 cut across; cut in two; lop off (branches). -sanyaandile -celega HHL v. 15 cut all round (e.g., tree); curve. -celeeje -cÂlÂsya -paangula HHLL v. 15 cut an opening (door, window) in a wall or fence; enlarge the mouth of a gourd; add water when brewing beer; dilute any liquid by adding water (tea, whiskey, etc.); open up a road; gut an animal. -paangwiile -pÂÂngusya -siga HH v. 15 cut carefully; cut to size or shape. -sijile -kata HH v. 15 cut; cut off; bring to an abrupt end. -katile -tema HH v. 15 cut down (e.g., reeds, maize); break off (anything brittle); snap off; be sharp. -temile -gudula HHL v. 15 cut down (a tree) having a stump; pluck grass (leaving the roots). -gudwiile -seengula HHLL v. 15 cut down close to the roots (as in reaping sorghum). -seengwiile -sÂÂngusya -wukutula HHLL v. 15 cut down undergrowth with a hoe. -wukwiile -kwapa HH v. 15 cut grass (as with scythe or sickle, not without sweeping movement). -kwapile -nyeenyeelela HHLLLL v. 15 cut into slices. -nyeenyeeleele -leenga HHH v. 15 cut into strips. -leenjile -nyala HH v. 15 cut into strips; avoid one's relations-in-law as required by custom. -nyasile -poopola HHLL v. 15 cut long grass with knife or sieckle; knock down from a height (with a throwing stick). -popweele -nuna HH v. 15 cut off a little; trim. -nunile -nen'ena HHL v. 15 cut off the heads of corn when reaping (esp. millet). -nen'eene -nÂn'Ânya -dii- -kapa HL v. 15 cut oneself. -kapile *-kÂnt- -siwula HHL v. 15 cut open and remove contents (e.g., seed from fruit, intestines of animal); gut; wipe dry; dry up. -siwiile -sÂwÂsya -tuumbula HHLL v. 15 cut open and remove the contents; gut (a dead animal); incise an abscess; operate on. -tuumbwiile -nyema HH v. 15 cut or break off a piece. -nyemile -ceecula HHLL v. tr. 15 cut or tear off a strip; pierce below the skin. -ceecwiile -palamaandukula HHLLLLL v. 15 cut out a chip. -palamaandukwiile -patukula HHLL v. 15 cut out a section; remove a patch. -patukwiile -nyeenya HHH v. 15 cut slowly into small pieces. -nyeenyile -seenga HHH v. 15 cut (the hair or the grass with a pair of scissors). -seenjile -siimbula HHLL v. 15 cut the roots of grass or plant (with a hoe); test; know a person well. -siimbwiile -sicita HHL v. 15 cut the troat; slaughter. -siciite -aanicila LLHLL v. 15 cut trees and leave them in the bush to dry for firewood. -jaaniciile -gava HH v. 15 cut up; cut up for division. -gavile -viingula HHLL v. 15 cut up firewood. -viingwiile -vÂÂngusya -sicitula HHLL v. 15 cut up., or break, in two. -sicitwiile -wukutula HHLL n. 15 cut weeds, etc., close to the roots with a hoe; cut the hair. -ceka HH v. 15 saw; cut in sawing motion. -cecile -kaangula HHLL v. 15 cut open the breast of an animal. -kaangwiile nsiinjidi HHLL adv. "cutting off one's nose to spite one's face". (E.g., a man committing suicide by way of revenge); being weary of life, tired of everything. yaamulo LLLL adv. cutting short what one has to say; in brief; in short. ci- woondo LLL n. 7 damp ground. ci- sisimila LLLL n. 7 damp; the chill damp. ci- siisila LLLL n. 7 damp; the chill of damp. -aangala LLHL v. 15 dance about. -jaangeele -aangÂsya -taamba HHH v. 15 dance about (by oneself); execute a pas seul; play. -taambile -tÂmb- -vina HH v. 15 dance; drill; initiate. -vinile -punila HHL v. 15 dance together (of man and woman, an impropriety). -puniile -looloosya HHLLL v. 15 dandle a child. -looloosiisye wu- paandu LLL n. 14 dangerous occurrence; an accident; bloodthirstiness. pikuu! HHH ideop. dangerously sloping. -piidiwu LLHL adj. dark in color; black. N- boleela LLLL n. 9 dark-blue beads. di- iwosya LLH n. 5 dark-colored semen (believed to cause haematuria in women, probably by analogy with the , supposed, similar effect of menstrual blood on a man). bidividi LLLL ideop. dark (esp. dark green). ci- pi L n. 7 darkness (of night). kuusiku LLHH adv. dawn. -ca H v. intr. 15 dawn; clear up (after rain); end of rain season; be ripe for gethering: be well (as it should be); be alright. -ceele -cÂesya muusi LHL adv. daytime; noontide; during the day. -ceenga HHH v. 15 dazzle; exchange. -cenjile -a -we H adj. dead. buubu LHL n. 9 deaf mute. ci- budi HL n. 7 deaf mutism; mischief. ci- wa H n. 7 death. ci- pya H n. 7 debris and ashes blown about after a bonfire. N- bakatika LLLL n. 10 debris of food; crumbs. -puungula HHLL v. 15 decant; decrease; diminish. -puungwiile -pÂÂngusya wu- laamba LHL n. 14 deceit. N- guunga LHL n. 9 deceit; fraud; (esp.) default. -nguumba HHH v. 15 deceive. -nguumbile mu- mbwe L n. 3 decomposing granite; any crumbling stone. -peta HH v. 15 decorate; ornament; beatify. -petile cituunga LHLL adv. decorating long tufts of hair with beads. -aapuka LLHL v. 15 defaecate (of children); have diarrhoea. -jaapwiice -ceenjela HHLL v. 15 defend. -ceenjeele -palusya HHL v. 15 deffect the course of a stream; change the line of a road; break intentionally. -palwiisye -saakasya HHLL v. 15 defile; soil; spoil. -saakeesye wu- lemasi LLL n. 14 deformity. -syeelewuka HHLLL v. 15 delay (another person). -syeelewiice -celewaasya HHLLL v. tr. 15 delay (another); smoothe off (a job). -celewaasiisye -kaava HHH v. 15 delay; be late. -kaavile -kÂaya mwiimo LLL adv. delaying others; standing. wu- dyadya HL n. 14 delaying with intent to cheat; willful procrastination. ma- nuunu LHL n. 6 delusions; hallucinations; the babblings of a seer while in a trance; intuitions; "second sight". a- ku L dem. 15; 17 this (15); here (17). n- kanikani HHHH n. 3 denial; contradiction; disavowal. -paaca HHH v. 15 denounce an accomplice; accuse secretely; bertray the companoin(s); put responsabilty or blame on another; refer a matter to another. -paacile -viindicila HHLLL v. 15 deny oneself; stay a long time in one house or place. -viindiciile -kaana HHH v. 15 deny; refuse. -kaanile *-kÂÂn- -kaanila HHLL v. 15 deny the lie. -kaaniile *-kÂÂn- ga- pref. 6 subject marker. -pasula HHL v. 15 destroy; depopulate; drive (people) away; devastate, ravage. -paswiile nyimiko HHH n. 9 deposit on account (e.g., on a fine). sadilo HHH n. 9 deposit on account; security (pledge). -konya HH v. 15 deprive; act foolishly; injure. -konyile ci- poongwe LLH n. 7 derision; cheek; chaff; playing a practical joke. -teluka HHL v. 15 descend (a slope). -telwiice -tiimbuka HHLL v. 15 desert, abscond, elope. -tiimbwiice -tÂÂmbusya -nyeenyela HHLL v. 15 desert, elope, abscond. -nyeenyeele -piila HHL v. 15 desire strongly. -piidiile -pakana HHL v. 15 desire revenge; threaten revenge; await an opportunity to get revenge, -pakeene -coondola HHLL v. 15 despise; express disgust or contempt as by "clacking" the tongue; make a clacking noise with usually in insult; clack the tongue in contempt. -coondweele -dii- -paata HLL v. 15 despise; insult; rub off oneself. -paatile -nyelusya HHL v. 15 despise; scorn. -nyelwiisye -palagula HHLL v. 15 despoil; capture in war. -palagwiile w- onaasi HLLH n. 14 destruction. -dii- -konya HH v. 15 destroy one's own property in anger; out off one's nose to spite one'a face. -konyile -cidiimbika HHHLL v. 15 determine, settle. -cidiimbiice maa- ngame HL n. 6 dew. ci- syuula LHL n. 7 diarrhoea. ci- wukula LLH n. 7 diarrhoea; dysintery. -wa H v. 15 die. -wiile *-kÂ- -wa wudidi HHLL v. 15 die in bed (i.e., not by violence). -wiile... *-kÂ- -dicitika HHLL v. 15 die in great numbers or quantity (e.g., fish, birds, etc.). -dicitiice -kunuka HHL v. 15 die of the ordeal poison; die (insult). -kunwiice wu- lekani LLL n. 14 difference. -a -nnonono HHH adj. difficult; hard. lu- tiindi LHL n. 11 difficult to please. -sola HH v. 15 dig. -sosile -cokopola HHLL v. 15 dig a hole with a stick; extract the charge from a gun. -cokopweele -dii- -wukudila HLLL v. 15 dig oneself in (e.g., a fowl, a crocodile, etc.). -wukudiile -siimbukula HHLLL v. 15 dig up a plant with roots and soil attached. -siimbukwiile wu- sicidisi LLLL n. 14 dignity; wealth; richness. lu- sokolo LLL n. 11 diligent search. -oosocela LLHLL v. 15 diminish in bulk; contract; settle (as in earth, rice in a basket, etc.). -jooseceele -oosÂcesya N- biidisi LLLL n. 9 dimness. N- guungu LLL n. 9 dimness of vision. -cinya HH v. 15 dip. -cinyile -tiindiwika HHLLL v. 15 dip (a cup, ladle, etc.) into a liquid. -tindiwiice -paamba HHH v. 15 dip a portion of porridge in the relish before eating it; light a lamp or torch (flash-light). -paambile -cuyika HHL v. intr. 15. dip in water. -cuyiice -cuya HL v. tr. 15 dip quickly in and out of water. -coyiiye -aambula LLHL v. 15 dip the hand in; eaves-drop; overhear a conversation; "butt in"; tape-record; photograph; video-record; draw; copy. -jaambwiile N- doonda LLL n. 9 direction; locality. N- jopoole LLLL n. 9 dirt. wu- sakwa HL n. 14 dirt; filth; defilment; bad workmanship. ci- pwepwe HL n. 7 dirt ingrained in the skin caused by intense cold. di- ikaku LHL n. 5 dirt on the body. ci- koose LHL n. 7 dirt under the finger nails. -sumucila HHLL n. 15 disappear; become invisible (esp. of sun and moon). -sokonecela HHLLL v. 15 disappear; become invisible or not to be found; be lost. -sokoneceele -simidila HHLL v. 15 disappear. Euph., die. -simidiile -soceelela HHHLL v. 15 go astray; lose one's way; disappear; get lost (of a person). -soceeleele -sÂcÂÂlesya wayaa! HLL ideop. disappearing (as into long grass); it is also used to express the action of going for a journey (e.g., abroad) without returning. di- kuunde LLL n. 5 disappointment; betrayal; unfaithlessness; break of promice. -soombotasya HHLLL v. 15 disarrange; bend (make crooked); distort the truth (facts). -soomboteesye yiituku! LLLL adv. discharge suddenly (esp. of a trap). ti-/ci-...-ci- pref. distant future tense marker. tiiletiile LLLHHL adv. disertion; dispersion; panic. -dii- -jaalusya HHLL v. 15 disgrace oneself; make a laughing-stock of oneself. -jaalwiisye -nyalaya HHL v. 15 disgust. -nyaleeye n- nyalakato HHHH n. 3 disgust; repugnance. wu- siya HL n. 14 disobedience. wu- kaani HHH n. 14 disobedience; obstinacy. nsuluusu LHHL adv. disparaging other people or their property; "sour grapes"; "debunking". -tuutuugana HHLLLL v. 15 disperse. -tuutuugeene -tÂÂtuuganya -pwiidiingana HHLLLL v. 15 disperse; flee; scatter in every direction. -pwiidiingeene -pwÂÂdiinganya -tumusya HHL v. 15 disperse; shake. -tumwiisye -tuunguluvanya HHLLLL v. 15 disperse the bees from a swarm; distribute among many; cause one's neighbors to move elsewhere. -tuunguluveenye -aangalusya LLHLL v. 15 disregard a warning; finish quickly. -jaangalwiisye -tagalusya HHLL v. 15 disregard instructions; be inattentive. -tagalwiisye -suya HL v. 15 disregard; overlook; "wink at". -suuyiiye ci- saasiko LLLL n. 7 disrespect; an affront. mw- ano LL n. 3 disrespect; insolence. ci- mbonaano LLLL n. 7 disrespect; insolence. -soceya HHL v. 15 be disrespectiful, rude; speak rudely to (or of) another. -soceeye ma- sidilo LLL n. 6 dissastifaction, discontent, which may begenuine - at receiving less than one's due - or assumed in the hope of getting (esp.when already overpaid!). -suungunula HHLLL v. 15 dissolve. -suungunwiile N- joojo HHH n. 10 distant sounds (e.g., of a crowd chasing somebody or something, or of drums). -dii- -kuumbila HHLL v. 15 distinguish oneself; atain reknown. -kuumbiile -vijika HHL v. 15 distract one's attention. -vijiice -vÂjÂka -peleganya HHLL v. 15 distribute; send word all round (e.g., general summons). -pelegeenye -tookoonya HHLLL v. 15 disturb (esp. of bees' nest); tease; annoy; entice away. -tookoonyiisye -gavanya HHL v. 15 divide (distribute). -gaveenye *-gÂb- -velekulanya HHLLL v. 15 divide in two; settle a dispute. -velekuleenye myoo LH ideop. diving. ma- gavanyo LLL n. 6 division; method of dividing up and sharing. -lekana HHL v. 15 divorce. -lekeene -lÂkÂnya *-dÂk- n. nekano LLL n. 3 divorce; (separation). -laludila HHLL v. 15 do anything to excess; amplify a statement. -laludiile -teenda HHH v. 15 do; (Auxiliary) be in the act of; regard (as); tell. -teesile -tÂesya *-tÂnd- -sosodima HHLL v. 15 do in hurry; outdo. -sosodiime -sÂsÂdimya -diiya HLL v. 15 do thorughly and efficiently; fasten firmly; be firm, obstinate. -diiyiiye -soya HL v. 15 do wrong; make a mistake. -soyiiye -teya HL v. 15 dodge (a missile); loop off branches; pollard. -teyiiye wu- tumwa HL n. 14 domestic service. buulu LLH n. 9 donkey. di- ipunu LLL n. 5 door or window frame. -kaangaaciya HHLLLL v. 15 doubt. -kaangaaciye ncimwa LL adv. dourly, harshly. kuusi LLH adv. down, on the ground; below, beneath; paasi LLH adv. down, on the ground; below; underneath. kwiicela LLLL adv. downhill. kwiivaanda LLHLL adv. downhill; in the valley; downstream; downtown. -aaludila LLHLL v. 15 drag along a net. -jaaludiile -kwekwelemya HHLL v. 15 drag along the ground. -kwekweleemye -dududisya HHLL v. 15 drag along the ground anything that does not run smoothy; bite on a hard object; "set the teeth on edge". -dududiisye kwekwelee! HLLL ideop. dragging along the ground. tidiwitidiwi LLLLLL adv. dragging one's steps through sand or mud. -celewuka HHLL v. 15 draw off attention. -celewiice -cÂlÂwusya -vaambanya HHLL v. 15 draw together. -vaambeenye -teka HH v. 15 draw water; ladle beer or eny liquid. -tecile -sagamila HHLL v. 15 dream; say no sense. -sagamiile -sÂgÂmisya ma- soka LL n. 6 dream spirits; insanity; "possession". sagamisi LLLL adv. dreaming; dreamly. lu- seenga LLL n. 11 dregs. -dii- -kooloosye HHLLL v. 15 dress neatly; take pride in one's appearance; reform; mend one's ways; embelish. -kooloosiisye -oojela LLHL v. 15 dress up; dress for a special occasion (dance, religious ceremony, etc.). -joojeele -oojÂsya -dii- -koonja HLL v. 15 dress well or neatly. -koonjile ci- soka LL n. 7 dressing the hair with beads; a bead cap. lu- tawu LL n. 11 dribbling at the mouth while asleep. lu- lowu LL n. 11 dribbling at the mouth. di- kaaka HLL n. 5 dried cassava. ma- kaaka HLL n. 6 dried cassava. -mwa H v. 15 drink. -mweele -mwÂesya *-mÂ- -n'wa H v. 15 drink; get drunk. -n'weele -n'wÂesya *-ûÂ- -papila HHL v. 15 drink off the whole content at a draught. -papiile -loongolesya HHLLL v. 15 drive ahead of one. -loongalesye -tiisya HLL v. 15 drive away. -tiisiisye -viinga HHH v. 15 drive away; chase a fowl in order to catch it; to have sexual intercourse (used exclusively for anmals). -viinjile -topola HHL v. 15 drive away; expel; sack" (a servant); wear a waistcloth reaching to the ground. -topweele -tÂpÂsya -dii- -viinjila HHLL v. 15 drive one's neighbors away by bad behaviour; drive people away; defend oneself; protect oneself. -viinjiile -dimwaasya HHLL v. 15 drive people away by bad behavior. -dimwaasiisye -bwaasya HLL v. 15 drive (people) away by bad behavior. -bwaasiisye -paangala HHLL v. 15 droop; become flacid (esp. of breasts). -paangeele -pÂÂngasya -tomokola HHLL v. 15 take a piece out of a consistent mass; drop to pieces; peel off; leap over; spread (of an ulcer); erode. -tomokweele -tuumbucisya HHLLL v. 15 drown; add fermented beer to gruel (last stage of brewing); pack one thing inside another; "nest". -tuumbuciisye wu- kolesi LLL n. 14 drunkeness. -juumu HHH adj. dry. ci- guungulukutu LLLLLL n. 7 dry hardened skin; anything useless for an intended purpose. mi- saanga LLL n. 4 dry sandy soil, as opposed to sand. -uumiidila LLHHLL v. 15 dry up (esp. water). -juumiidiile -cakamila HHLL v. 15 dry up (of water in a pot, stream, etc.). -cakamiile -cÂkÂmisya -pweela HHH v. 15 dry up (water in a pot; tear on the cheek). -pweeleele -lagasya HHL v. tr. 15 dry; worm up. -lageesye *-kÂd- wu- juumu HHH n. 14 dryness. citotoosi LHHHL adv. dung of birds' smelling. lu- wuundu LHL n. 11 dust; powder. -jina HH v. 15 dye black (us. by steeping in mud). -jinile -nika HH v. 15 dye, esp. dye black. -nicile ma- jiina LHL n. 6 dyeing black; honor; respect. cituumbalala LHHLLL adv. dying in child birth (the child undelivered) or pregnant. n- taanda LLL n. 3 ball into which stiff porridge is made when dished; cross; law-suit. mwakwemwaakwe LLLHL adv. each one by himself. ci- mbaanga LLL n. 7 eagle; any large bird of prey (hawk, kite, etc.). N- doolo LLL n. 10 ear-rings. kundaavi-pe LLLLL adv. early in the morning. nsalanyaande LLLLL adv. easily broken, frail, brittle. nkolombiiso LLLLL adv. a stick put over a shoulder to ease the weight of a load carried on another shoulder. -dya H v. 15 eat. Fig., spend (e.g., somebody's money); destroy, seduce, make love. -diile -dÂisya *-dÂ- -dyaa-dyaa-dya HHLLL v. 15 eat frequently. -diile-diile -dÂisya-diisya *-dÂ- -komadila HHLL v. 15 eat in order to undertake an activity (esp. physical). -komadile -kÂmÂdisya -sumaanga HHLL v. 15 eat porridge without relish. -sumaanjile -syoowola HHLL v. 15 eat something tasty after consuming bitter stuff (e.g., medicine); dry; wipe dry; clean a gun (including the bore); clean out. -syooweele -kwaasula HHLL v. 15 eat tasty food (meat, fish, etc.) by itself (not merely as a relish). -kwaaswiile -puusya HLL v. 15 eavesdrop; overhear a conversation; overdo. -puusiisye m- piingo HHH n. 3 ebony; true ebony (Duspyros ebanum) is rare and the term is usually applied to "false ebony" (Dalbergiamelanoxylon), a small leguminous tree which has, at its heart, a very hard blackish wood much used in traidtional handcrafts. pyaapiluu! LLHLL ideop. scattered in all directions (as grain, ants, people). N- gomela HHH n. 10 echoes. ci- kolokooswa HHLHL n. 7 egg-shell. paane LHL conj. either, or; another place. -tuundila HHLL v. 15 eject semen. -tuundiile ci- teembo HLL n. 7 elephantiasis. N- belego LLL n. 9 elephantiasis of the leg. mw- ela LL n. 3 elephantiasis of scrotum. ma- jugwiija LLLL n. 6 elongated beads. lukatakata pe LHHHLH adv. emaciated (slang). -kuumbatila HHLLL v. 15 embrace; hug. -kuumbatiile koloto! LLH ideop. emerging. palavala! LLLL ideop. emerging or appearing suddenly; coming into full view. ci- pwiisa HLL n. 7 emission of gas from the bowel. -kusula HHL v. 15 empty out; refuse to listen; turn a deaf ear. -kuswiile -tavila HHL v. 15 enclose; fasten (e.g., a belt). -taviile -celuka HHL v. 15 encounter danger; take a risk (of a child) be made ill (or be killed) by the father's neglect to observe the taboos. -celwiice wu- pididiwu LHHL n. 14 endurance; perseverance; recklessness. -pimidila HHLL v. 15 endure; be long-suffering; persist; be chronic (illness). -pimidiile -pÂmÂdisya -aangangana LLHLL v. 15 engage in cross-chat; talk all at once. -jaangaangeene -paambanukula HHLLLL v. 15 enlarge a hole; rime out. -paambanukwiile -tumula HHL v. 15 enlarge (a house); swell or belly out (e.g., a net or sail). -tumwiile -paambanula HHLLL v. 15 enlarge an opening by stretching. -paambanwiile -leembesya HHLL v. 15 enlist. -leembeesye wu- tiinda LHL n. 14 enmity . maloonje LLLL adv. sufficiently; enough. -iinjila LLHL v. 15 enter; go in. -jiinjiile -iinjÂsya *-yénj- -kuungulusya HHLLL v. 15 entertain (a guest); make welcome. -kuungulwiisye -komacisya HHLL v. 15 entertain as a guest. -komaciisye -pimya HL v. 15 entice a woman away from her husband; seduce. -pimiisye mi- taatu LHL n. 4 envy. -kuumbila HHLL v. 15 envy (a person); covet. -kumbiile -kÂÂmbisya di- tiima LHL n. 5 envy; jealousy other than marital. ma- ciisu LLL n. 6 envy; jealousy. ci- nyulunyulu HHLL n. 7 epilepsy. N- jidiinjidi LLLLL n. 9 epileptic fits; a strong fence or stockade; a thicket. -kaangaacila HHLLLL v. 15 equivocate; be evasive. -kaangaaciile -puta HH v. 15 erase. -putile njo! L ideop. erectness or prominence. -leeva HHH v. 15 err, do wrong; commit a crime. -leevile -lemwa HL v. 15 err, do wrong; make a mistake; fail. -lemwiisye *-dÂb- -soyaasoya HHHLL v. 15 err (in a drill, in orchestra); make a mistake. -soyasoyiiye -velecetela HHLLL v. 15 accuse; scold somebody because of something. -veleceteele -kulupuka HHLL v. 15 escape; slip out of the hand. -kulupwiice -kÂlÂpusya -siindicisya HHLLL v. 15 escort a guest out of the village; "see off". -siindiciisye -peecesya HHLL v. 15 escort; accompany; see off (by escorting part of the way). -peeceesye -gopolela HHLL v. 15. explain to; translate; offer one's own used clothes. -gopoleele ci- tima HH n. 7 head of a corn grain; essence; nucleus; pith; pupil of eye. ku- Wulaaya LHLL prop. n. 17 Europe; any country inhabitated by Europeans. ci- isyawuumi LHLHL n. 7 evasive procrastination; agravation. namosi; ntamosi LHLHLL conj. even; although; even though. kwiindekwiinde LLLHLL adv. (everything) folded over. poose(pe) LLLH adv. everywhere. moose(pe) LLLH adv. everywhere; wherever. wu- loleecesye HHHLL n. 14 evidence. -pwetudila HHLL v. 15 exaggerate. -pwetudiile cisaalamwiiko LHHLLLL adv. exaggerating; "drawing the long bow". lu- syaasyo LLL n. 11 example; a sample; a pattern. -wukula HHL v. 15 excavate; dig deeper (removing the earth); desinter; dig up; rake up the past. -wukwiile -wÂkÂsya -male HL adj. exceeding; more than. -popeelesya HHHLL v. 15 excel in initiation ceremonies dances. -popeeleesye -twaatwaagula HHLLLL v. 15 excel in pounding; (slang) be erotic (of a woman). -twaatwaagwiile -puunda HHH v. 15 excel; surpass; go beyond; exceed; transgress. -puundile akaave; akaaveeje LLHLLLLHLL conj. except; but; if he/they were... -suumanya HHLL v. 15 exchange, barter. -suumeenye -tiindanya HHLL v. 15 exchange; create problems between people. -tiindeenye -pisyaangana HHHLL v. 15 exchange places. -pisyaangeene -pÂsyÂÂnganya *-pÂt- -toolana HHHL v. 15 exchange prsents; look alike. -tooleene -tÂÂlÂnya *-tÂÂd- iya! LL interj. exclamation of astonishment. ma- nyi H n. 6 excrement. yiico! HHH adv. excuse me!; "may I come in?"; "may I pass?" (behind another). nankweeni! HLHL voc. excuse-me (emphatic). tutututu LLLL ideop. exhaust of a motorcycle; the toot of wind instrument; walk in file. ci- peemba HHL n. 7 exhaustion. wuu- ndu L n. 14 existence; entity. -tyaala mbepo HHHHH v. 15 exorcize. -tyaasile... -sokolola HHLL v. 15 explain; collect. -sokolweele ci- gopolo LLL n. 7 explanation. -tutudika HHLL v. 15 explode and fly out as corn when fried). -tutudiice -papalasya HHLL v. 15 explode with a series of reports (e.g., sound of motor-cycle, ammunition in burning thatch, a machine gun). -papaleesye cadii HHH ideop. exposure of a person. citogowa LLLH adv. exposure of a person, especially by putting the legs far apart when sitting. togowaa! LHHH ideop. exposure of person. kaangata LLLL adv. exposure of the buttocks. -susudicisya HHLLL v. 15 expound; enlarge upon (a subject); draw torward oneself. -susudiciisye waa! HL ideop. of a brief (for a few seconds) rain. tupatupa LLLL adv. of abundance.. wukwii! LLH interj. of astonishment. tutuumba LHHH adv. of being bent. topa LL adv. of being slack; sylly. topotopo LLLL adv. of being soft and flabby; heavy and continous rain. tusuu! LLH ideop. bursting. tyatyaatya LHLL adv. of flatness; eluding pursuit. tyaa! HL ideop. of (many) sitting together (esp. on the floor). tyaa! LH ideop. of smearing. wuguu! LLH ideop. opening. veluvelu HHHH ideop. of softness. miloo! HLH ideop. of something disappearing (e.g., food, diving, etc.). wunukuu! LLLH ideop. of uncovering. kojowaa! LLLL ideop. of slackness. toji! HL ideop. of being startled. sii! HL ideop. of quietness or coldness; silence; emptiness. tapuu! LLL ideop. of stickness or of being besmeared. sotoo! LLH ideop. piercing or punching right through suddenly. cityoocele LHHLL adv. (extending) from; in extent; since. -somola HHL v. 15 extract (a thorn) from the skin; lead in song; strike up (a song); sample; take a first taste. -somweele kusyeesyeene LHLHHH adv. extremely. -wulutuka HHLL v. 15 exude. -wulutwiice -wÂlÂtusya ci- koope LHL n. 7 eyebrow. N- gwiimbi LLL n. 10 eyelashes. m- eeso HHH n. 6 eyes. ngwanda! HL ideop. face to face; "head on". -kumuka HHL v. 15 fade (color). -kumwiice -suluka HHL v. 15 fade (of color); be strained (of brine); be tasteless; insipid; be found out. -sulwiice -cejuka HHL v. 15 fade (of colored material); be "washed out". -cejwiice -cÂjÂsya wu- lukusa LLL n. 14 faecal matter in the intestines of an animal. -pakamukuka HHLLL v. 15 be taken down from a height. -pakamukwiice -leepela HHLL v. 15 fail; be unable to; be outdone. -leepeele -lÂÂpesya -lemweceka HHLL v. 15 fail; "let down". -lemweceece -colovanya HHLL v. tr. 15 fail to finish properly; disregard the decision of a Court; speak confusedly; get one's point mixed; miss the point. -coloveenye -guguundala HHHLL v. 15 fail to mature; be dwarfed or stump; contract, shrink. -guguundeele -puungwa HLL v. 15 fail to ripen or to reach maturity. -puungwile -waawaata HHLLL v. 15 fail to ripen properly; grow up feeble-minded (of a child); be noisy (boisterous) in conversation. -waawaatile -sidika HHL v. 15 faint. -sidiice -sÂdÂsya -komoka HHL v. 15 faint; lose consciousness. -komweece -kÂmÂsya ci- kulupi HHH n. 7 faith; trust; credit. -gwa H v. 15 fall. -gwiile -gwÂisya *-gÂ- -dii- -twiinya HLL v. 15 fall flat on one's face (accident). -twiinyile -gwiila HHH v. 15 fall for, at, etc.; get by chance; be lucky. -gwiidiile *-gÂ- -kolokoomboka HHLLLL v. intr. 15 fall from a height. -kolokoombweece -nyulunyuunda HHLLL v. 15 fall in a light shower (of rain, water, or powder). -nyulunyuundile -nya wula HHH v. 15 fall (of rain); rain. -nyeele... *-né- -pakatika HHLL v. 15 fall one by one; shed leaves; die in rapid succession. -pakatiice -pÂkÂtisya -seenjelemuka HHLLLL v. 15 fall, or slip, into a hole down a steep slope. -seenjelemwiice -totoka HHL v. 15 fall out in patches (of hair, e.g., in Alopecia or Secondary syphilis); be packed. -totweece -moomoka HHLL v. 15 fall out (of hair). -moomweece -loongolokoka HHLLLL v. 15 fall out or off, one by one. -loongolokweece -tuvila HHL v. 15 fall short. -tuviile -tÂvÂsya -cenuka HHL v. 15 fall; stumble; die (euphemistic) become dry and ripe for sowing; be abusive. -cenwiice -cÂnÂsya pi! L ideop. falling. lakataa! LLLL ideop. falling (at once) of many small things. It is also said of tears or rain that fall once and stop temporarily. pwataa! LLH ideop. falling flat. gumuu! LLH ideop. falling in lumps. sawaji! LLH ideop. falling right to the brim. pwemwe! LL ideop. falling with a bump; alighting heavily. Expression of prominence (obese) or of anything protruding. wu- gogolo LLL n. 14 false reports; false charges. wu- nami LL n. 14 falsehood; lies; deceit. ma- divadilo LLLL n. 6 faults of omissions. wu- syoove LHL n. 14 familiarity; frendship. m- pupuluusi LLLLL n. 3 famine. m- peepeela HHHHL n. 3 famine; driving rain. -dii- -kupula HLL v. 15 fan oneself. -kupwiile -dii- -ganiicisya HLLLL v. 15 fancy; imagine. -ganiiciisye *-gÂn- pasokoni LLHL adv. far away. panawula LHLH adv. far away; altogether different; "not at all"; "I don't agree with you". kwanawula LHHH adv. far away; "not at all"; "nonsense" (in emphatic denial of a statement). -yaataangula HHLLLL v. 15 collapse; ease the spring of a trap or gun; collapse. -yaataangwiile -yÂÂtaangusya -pacila HHL v. 15 fasten a door on the inside; load with; -paciile -pÂcÂsya -luvila HHL v. 15 fasten on the bamboo rim of a woven basket. -luuviile -luumbikanya HHLLL v. 15 fasten together. -luumbikeenye -gagaceya HHLL v. 15 fasten together loosely; take hold carefully. -gagaceeye ma- wuta HH n. 6 fat; oil. baaba LHL n. 1a father, father's brother, sister, or cousin. n- taati HLL n. 1b "father"; paternal uncle or aunt; a polite form of address. wu- leemwa LLL n. 14 fault; sin. lu- saagu LHL n. 11 favoritism; nepotism. N- dete LL n. 10 fear. -dii- -tetemuka HLLL v. 15 fear discovery. -tetemwiice pweele LHL n. 9 fear; doubt. w- oga HH n. 14 fear; (respect). -diisya HLL v. 15 feed. -diisiisye -leembuka HHLL v. 15 feel faint. -leembwiice -lelemuka HHLL v. 15 feel faint or dizzy; have thick or everted lips. -lelemwiice di- googo HHH n. 5 feel like crying. -nyalapa HHL v. 15 feel disgust; be squeamish, dainty. -nyaleepe -nyÂlÂya -kaanga HHH v. 15 fall down (a tree); make the picture models at the boys' initiation ceremonies. -kaanjile -a -koongwe LHL adj. female. mw- aadi LHL n. 1 female teenager (formal); a teenager (of either sex) who has just been initiated. wu- koongwe LHL n. 14 feminility. -toonya HHH v. 15 fend off; parry; poke; pick the teeth. -toonyile n- nulo LL n. 3 fermentation. wu- kana HL n. 14 fermented beer (5th day of brewing); (hence) beer or other intoxicating liquor in general. -oombosya LLHL v. 15 ferry over. -joombweesye -toola HHH v. 15 fetch; bring; pick up; adopt a custom. -toosile *-tÂÂd- c- ajila LHL n. 7 fertil soil; fertility of soil. nuumbo LHL n. 9 fibres of bark-cloth; hence threads of calico or cloth. N- boongo LLL n. 9 fibres, selected for use in making string, but not yet made up. n- tambwaadi LLHL n. 1b fickle, unrealiable person. wu- gagala LLL n. 14 fickleness; inconstancy. -wulukuta HHLL v. 15 fidget. -wulukwiite -yiitula HHLL v. 15 fire (a gun); touch off (a trap). -yiitwiile *-yétuk- ntoondogolo LLLLL adv. fifth day after tomorrow. -menyana HHL v. 15 fight. -menyeene -mÂnyÂnia *-mÂny- ma- vilo HH n. 6 fight to the death. N- guju LH n. 10 figs. wu- piindupiindu LLLLLL n. 14 filckleness. -guumbasya HHLL v. 15 fill. -guumbeesye -siidila HHLL v. 15 fill (a hole). -siidiile -pamaanda HHLL v. 15 fill in between the poles (studs) of a wall with straw or reed. -pamaandile -sewusya HHL v. 15 fill too full; cause to overflow. -sewiisye -guumbadicisya HHLLLL v. 15 fill too full; fill to utmost capacity. -guumbadiciisye cipweenje LHHH adv. filling the mouth in eating grains. -pojola HHL v. 15 find a way or go through a bush; capture a position, a village, etc., in war. -pojweele -pÂjÂsya n- sadilo HHH n. 3 finery. N- goose LHL n. 10 finger- or toe-nails. c- ala HH n. 7 finger; toe. di- naavila HHLL n. 5 finger-ring. -madiisya HHLL v. tr. 15 finish; accomplish; consume; fulfil. -madiisiisye -lwiisya HHH v. 15 finish off a wounded animal; aiming accurately (killing outright). -lwiisile -komaanga HHLL v. 15 finish off a wounded animal; hit a men when he is down (esp. figuratively). -komaanjile *-kÂm- -kuluta HHL v. 15 finish off neatly; make "a good job". -kulwiite -kwaangula HHLL v. 15 finish to the last drop. -kwaangwiile -kwÂÂngusya -saasula HHLL v. 15 finish up (a function, e.g., a dance, a case-at-law, a party); clear a way to the ruins of a dead man's house. -saaswiile N- bulutu LLL n. 10 first streaks of dawn. m(w)- oto HH n. 3 fire. c- eenje LLL n. 7 fire-brand. totodi LLH adv. firmly fixed; (slang) in fine stile, "top-hole". wu- diimbiidile HHLLLL n. 14 firmness; steadfitness. jwa kwiitiwo HHHLL n. 1 first born. ntoondo HHH adv. first day after tomorrow. mi- diimbu LHL n. 4 first fruits. soomba HLL n. 9 fish (in general). ma- kwaale LLL n. 6 fish spatchcocked and smoked; a kipper. -koongonecela HHLLLL v. 15 fit an arrow in the bow-string; fasten (the belt); button; cling to another person (fig. or actual). -koongoneceele -luunduka HHLL v. 15 fit badly; be out of shape; be unsuitable. -luundwiice -kwana HH v. 15 fit (esp. in space); suffice. -kwanile -seleveenda HHLLL v. 15 fit loosely (esp. of clothing). -seleveendile nsaano LLL num. five. kasaano LLLL num. five times. -vana HH v. 15 clasp between the legs; fix between two sticks for convenience of transport (e.g., a spatchcocked fish or fowl; cramp between two flat pieces of wood (a form o torture applied to the testicles). -vanile -simika HHL v. 15 fix upright; vanish. -siimiice N- baasa LHL n. 10 flakes of skin; scurf, dandruff; bearing twins; the food the mother-bird spits to its newly born babies. -lapula HHL v. 15 flare up (of fire or, fig. of sudden anger); take a taste (of a liquid). -lapwiile lapu! HL ideop. flaring up; tasting (of a liquid). -n'anima HHL v. 15 flash. -n'aniime -n'ÂnÂmya *-pÂdim- -meesya HLH v. 15 flash, glitter; show signs of anger or impatience. -meesiisye ngwee! LH ideop. flashing. vadii! HHH ideop. flashing. wu- tyatyaatya LHLL n. 14 flatness. -pwalapwaatasya HHLLLL v. 15 flatten out a soft substance; fail to settle a case-at-law. -pwalapweeteesye -kwaaga HHH v. 15 flatter, esp. cajole; deceive; lead astray; shave (an animal). -kwaajile -kuusa HHH v. 15 flay, skin. -kuusile -vidiviitula HHLLLL v. 15 flee; bolt. -vidiviitwiile -tidila HHL v. 15 be smooth (e.g., the top of a table). -tiidiile -tÂdÂsya -gudumuka HHLL v. 15 flee in terror; bolt. -gudumwiice n- nowu LL n. 3 flesh, muscle. -pyaapyaaluka HHLLLL v. 15 flit about (as a bat). -pyaapyaalwiice -pyÂÂpyaalusya -calacaatika HHLLLL v. 15 flit about; be restless. -calacaatiice -togaandoga HHHLL v. 15 flit about (e.g., a bat). -togaandojile -tyaanga-tyaanga HHLLLL v. 15 flit about; prevaricate; make false promises. -tyaanjile-tyaanjile -jajavala HHLL v. 15 float. -jajaveele -jÂjÂvasya jajavaa! HLLL ideop. floating. wu- taandi HLL n. 14 flour. n- tukutu HHL n. 3 flour made from roasted grain (us. corn). n- suunje LHL n. 3 flour mixed with water. m- peelela LLLL n. 3 flour of sorghum. -vidima HHL v. 15 flow fast (water); bitter; give a loud spot (gun); travel a long way (missile). -vidiime -vÂdÂmya *-ged- wu- luva LL n. 14 flowering. wu- suudi HLL n. 14 flower of pumpkin. wu- jaave LHL n. 14 flower of the pumpkin. swaaji HHH n. 10 flower tufts (e.g., of maize). ma- luuva LLL n. 6 flowers; Indian Hemp ( Canabis indica). -vadika HHL v. 15 flash; throw out sparks; burst (of ripe fruit); transfix. -vadiice -papalala HHLL v. 15 flutter the wings; work on without a rest. -papaleele -pupujila HHLL v. 15 flutter the wings; flap about (as a fowl in dust). -pupujiile -pÂpÂjisya tepuutepu LLLHL adv. fluttering. teketeka LLLL adv. fluttering down as falling leaves or tears. -piinda HHH v. 15 fold; bend; trade in; keep for sale; curve; turn (left or right). -piindile -piindanya HHLL v. 15 fold over. -piindeenye -kwiinda HHH v. 15 fold over and tuck in (esp. a cloth round the waist); "gird up the loins". -kwiindile -pitikudila HHLLL v. 15 fold the edges of material (preparatory to heming); heap soil round a corn-stem. -pitikudiile -taandukula HHLLL v. 15 fold up (e.g., table cloth); unmake the bed. -taandukwiile ma- poote LLL n. 6 folds of skin. N- gwiita HLL n. 10 folds of skin, esp. of scalp. -loonda HHH v. 15 follow after (succeed); speak clearly and fully (esp. in court); keep watch; aim a gun. -loondile -soonda HHH v. 15 follow; go forward to look; scout ahead; visit; pay a call; put into the palm (esp. of snuff). -sondile -kagula HHL v. 15 follow; reply to an argument. -kagwiile -kÂgÂsya -lupata HHL v. 15 follow spoor; go hunting. -lupeete longolongo HLHL ideop. following strictly and successfully the direction to a destination; following after (succeeding). y- -a kudya HHL n. 8 food. N- gun'uusya LLLL n. 10 food already prepared for a meal but only cooked for a succeeding one. yi- dyo H n. 8 food; anything edible. N- gomadilo HHLH n. 9 food eaten in preparation of an activity (e.g., a journey or a work). ma- leepelo LLLL n. 6 food left uneaten; failure. ma- koombo HHL n. 6 food left after a meal; left over. c- akudya LHH n. 7 food (lit.: something to eat). ci- luungudila LLLLL n. 7 food "repeating" owing to indigestion. ma- kadikadi LLLL n. 6 food set aside for another. yi- tinisi HHH n. 8 food that has become burnt in cooking; cinders. lu- siindo HHH n. 11 footfall. siindo HHH n. 10 footfalls. ma- divato LLL n. 6 footsteps. caakaava HHHHH adv. for a long time. pakukaava HHHHH adv. for a long time (afterwards). -dii- -timadika HLLL v. 15 forbear, show restraint; be unassuming, modest; hearten oneself; be easy going of peaceful disposition. -timadiice -kaanya HLL v. 15 forbid. -kaanyiisye -dii- -pikinicisya HLLLL v. 15 force one's way through (e.g., a crowd). -pikiniciisye -wojola HHL v. 15 force one's way through (e.g., a thicket). -wojweele -wÂjÂsya -kacukula HHLL v. 15 force or split open or apart; tear into bits; pull to pieces. -kacukwiile -tawucisya HHLL v. 15 force; accustom somebody to; persuade. -tawuciisye wu- jo L n. 14 forehead, the face (archaic). ci- swaani LHL n. 7 foreign body in the eye. -divadila HHLL v. 15 forget. -divadiile -dÂvÂsya *-dÂb- ci- divadila HHHH n. 7 forgetfulness. -leceelesya HHHLL v. 15 forgive. -leceeleesye -poopooloka HHLLLL v. 15 forgive; be merciful. -poopoolweece -pÂÂpoolosya -kululucila HHLLL v. tr. 15 forgive. (This form takes an obligatory object marker). -kululuciile wu- syo H n. 14 forhead. -puluva HHL v. 15 form lumps of uncooked flour; be foolish. -pulwiive -pÂlÂya maanganya LLHL pron. form used to address any small boy. -tuunguvadila HHLLLL v. 15 forster. -tuunguvadiile ncece LL num. four. kacece LLL num. four times. n'diiti HLL adv. fourth day after tomorrow. -teenjela HHLL v. 15 flowerish (of a plant or tree) proper; be prosperous. -teenjeele -tÂÂnjesya -nyaluka HHL v. intr. 15 fray out (e.g., fibres of a "toothbrush", edge of cloth, etc.); get one's deserts. -nyalwiice -nyÂlÂsya N- buu HH n. 10 the tick (Ornithodorus moubata) that conveys Relapsing Fever. -kulupucika HHLLL v. 15 free oneself (from another's grasp or embrace). -kulupuciice -kÂlÂpucisya -vanukula HHLL v. 15 free something jammed between two objects. -vanukwiile wu- tendeele LLLL n. 14 freedom; peace. n- swaaga LHL n. 3 fresh corn stalk that can be chewed as sugar-cane. m(u)- oopo LHL n. 3 fresh green grass. N- gala HL n. 9 freshwater crab. dyansaano HHLL adv. friday. yijuma LHL adv. friday. ci- jaangu LLL n. 7 friendship; companionship. wu- ngolengoole LLLLL n. 14 friendship (esp. having things in common). ci- syoove LHL n. 7 friendship (usually between those of the same sex). -oogoya LLHL v. 15 frighten; be frightful, awe-inspiring; be forbidden; be tabooed. -joogweeye -copela HHL v. 15 frighten (fish) into a net by probing the water with a stick or a spear. -copeele subaila LLLL n. 9 fringed cloth with interwoven blue and white threads. lu- peele HHH n. 11 fruit's seed (in general). m- oola LHL n. 6 frogs. ci- wulo HH n. 7 froth; scum; surf. -lula HH v. 15 froth up; ferment; effervesce. -lusile -tutuma HHL v. 15 froth up (e.g., soap, boiling milk); boil up; boil over; Pother (of smoke).; flee to another country. -tutume -tÂtÂmya *-tÂtum- sinya LH n. 10 frowning; disgust. n- tuumbi LLL n. 3 fresh fish (as opposed to dry fish). ci- sogosi HHH n. 7 fruit. di- wunguutwa LLHL n. 5 fruit of the "Sausage tree" ( Kigelia spp.). lu- ceele LLL n. 11 wild fig ( Ficus petersii). -kalaanga HHLL v. 15 fry; scorch in a potsherd (e.g., corn). -kalaasile *-kÂdaûg- ci- waaya LLL n. 7 frying tin (for toasting corn); machine-gun. -kaludila HHLL v. 15 fulfil, give effect; arrive (of somebody expected for a long time). -kaludiile -too! HH ideop. full. capwii! LLL ideop. full and bushy (of the beard). coti! HL ideop. full; full up; pack up; packed full. di- tutumuko HHLH n. 5 full moon. ndiindiindi! HHHHH ideop. full up; a large number or quantity. myaa! LL ideop. fullness; completion. ma- diilo LLL n. 6 funeral; death". mbuunde HLL adv. furthermore, likewise; Rd. and so on and so forth. nyoongo HHH n. 9 gall; bile. n'aando LLL n. 10 games; plays. juuga HLL n. 9 game of cards (gambling); any game of chance. c- aawo LHL n. 7 game played in a stream or pond (lit. it's his or her's); the game of "touch" (ashore); -vinukuka HHLL v. 15 gap (of a wound). -vinukwiice -vÂnÂkusya -kaanganawukuka HHLLLLL v. 15 gape (as a wound). -kaanganawukwiice -aasama LLHL v. 15 gape; yawn. -jaaseeme -aasÂmya *-yÂc- jaasaa! HHHH ideop. gaping for a long time. -wuunjika HHLL v. 15 gather into a heap. -wuundiice -kuumbiidila HHLLLL v. 15 gather into heaps (grass; corn stalks, etc.). -kuumbiidiile -yikaanganya HHHLL v. 15 let come in large number. -yikaangeenye -koongolekanya HHLLLL v. 15 gather together a number of articles. -koongolekeenye -kokoola HHLL v. 15 gather up; pick up after gathering into a heap. -kokoosile -aanukula LLHLL v. 15 gather up what has been spread out in the sun to dry. -jaanukwiile -kava HH v. 15 gather vegetables or herbs; pluck; gather (fruit). -kavile -palaandasya HHHLL v. 15 gaze at with wide-open eyes; stare at. -palaandeesye di- yeele HHH n. 5 generosity. -a suf. genitive particle, equivalent to 'of' or 'for'; final vowel of the verbal infinitive. -putula HHL v. 15 gesticulate violently (as in anger or excitement); jump about. -pulwiile -buuka HHL v. 15 rise up; wake up; get angry. -buucile *-bÂÂk- -capuka HHL v. 15 get suddenly angry. -capwiice -sakadika HHLL v. 15 get angry; be angry. -sakadiice -sÂkÂdisya -kweekama HHLL v. 15 get caught up; be "stuck"; conceal part of the truth. -kweekeeme -kwÂÂkamya -sakama HHL v. 15 get caught up or impacted (e.g., fish bone in the throat; cloth on a thorn); loop up; hang up; travel (of a bush-fire). -sakeeme -sÂkÂmya -dii- -wiila HLL v. 15 get involved in a quarrel. -wiidile -oonaasika LLHHLL v. 15 get spoiled. -joonaasiice -ciingamwa HHLL v. 15 get stuck. -ciingeemwe -nyova HH v. 15 get wet; get damp. -nyovile -nyÂya samudi LLL n. 9 ghee, butter; coconut oil. -dii- -tava HH v. 15 gird oneself. -tavile *-tÂt- mpumbuulu LLLL adv. girding up the loincloth round the waist. v- esicana LHHH n. 2 girls. -pa H v. 15 give. -peele -pumusya HHL v. 15 give a holiday; allow to rest; refresh by rest. -pumwiisye -luundila HHLL v. 15 give a message incorrectly. -luundiile -tetela HHL v. 15 give a warning cry. -teteele -tÂtÂsya -simoongana HHHLL v. 15 give cause for offence; be at cross purposes. -simoongeene -sÂmÂÂnganya -valavaandudila HHLLLLL v. 15 give conflicting evidence; be self-contradictory. -valavaandudiile -n'weesya HLL v. 15 give drink to. -n'weeswiile *-ûÂ- -iinicisya LLHLL v. 15 give effect to; fulfil. -jiiniciisye -sidila HHL v. 15 give grudgeingly; covet. -sidiile nankwe(eni)! HLHL voc. "give it to me", "let me see it", "let me speak", "give me a chance", "excuse me", "let me have some too", etc. -paandamula HHLLL v. 15 give offence; render oneself liable to legal proceedings. -paandamwiile -mweesya HLL v. 15 give to drink, but esp. the ordeal poison. -mweesiisye -tiinjinya HHLL v. 15 give way (in the sense of collapsing, e.g., a plank, branch, morass). -tiinjiinye -tanuka HHL v. 15 give way; yield (us. cloth, plank, etc., figuratively). -tanwiice mbwatiimbwati LLLLL adv. giving a small present to seal a bargain. lu- tatavano LLLL n. 11 giving conflicting evidence. -seembendula HHLLL v. 15 glance off (e.g., a missile). -seembeendwiile -sÂÂmbÂÂndusya -palula meeso HHLHHH v. 15 glare at (in anger). -palwiile... di- mbanaanga LLLL n. 5 glare (e.g., of a fire, break in the clouds, etc.); an open space. -wulula HHL v. 15 glean (corn); pick cotton. -wulwiile wu- lusi HL n. 14 gleanings ; a small blue bead. -nyesima HHL v. 15 glitter. -nyesiime -nyÂsÂma *-bÂûg- -melemeenda HHLLL v. 15 glitter; drizzle (of rain). -melemeendile nyesiyesi HHHH ideop. glittering; sparkling. -nemesya HHL v. 15 gloat over a possession; flaunt. -nemeesye -dii- -lumaanganya HHHLL v. 15 gnash the teeth; bite the tongue; set the teeth. -lumaangeenye -memena HHL v. 15 gnaw hard stuff (e.g., a bone of chicken). -memeene -mÂmÂnya -katula HHL v. 15 gnaw; nibble at. -katwiile kwenyeekwenye LLLLL ideop. gnawing. katuu! LLH ideop. gnowing, nibbling or bitting off. siindi HLL n. 9 Gnu (Wildbeeste). -ja H v. 15 go (also auxiliary); go and do something. -jiile -pweetecela HHLLL v. 15 go aground; topple over between the firestones (of a pot). -pweeteceele -pwÂÂtecesya -solota HHL v. 15 go ahead. -solweete -wujaanganya HHHLL v. 15 go and return the same day. -wujaangeenye -aawula LLHL v. 15 go away; "leave for" (another place). -jaawiile -aawÂsya -gwaala HHH v. 15 go away secretly; hide; disappear. -gwaasile -tyooka HHH v. 15 go away; set out. -tyoocile -cesuka HHL v. 15 go bad (especially cooked food). -ceswiice -sasajika HHLL v. 15 go bad; rot. -sasajiice -loongolela HHLLL v. 15 go before; be first. -loongoleele -kweengweendusya HHLLLL v. 15 go crookedly (as in hoeing); get out of line; misreport. -kweengweendwiisye -kwÂÂngweendusya -luungama HHLL v. 15 go direct ; keep a straight course. -luungeeme -lÂÂngamya *-dungam- -siinduka HHLL v. 15 go downstream. -siindiwiice -dii- -tuundunya HHLL v. 15 go farther and fare worse; make an unwise decision. -tuundwiinye -taambula HHLL v. 15 go farther on; go farther than its fitting; transgress. -taambwiile -tÂÂmbusya -teembweela HHLLL v. 15 go for a stroll. -teembweesile -laava HHH v. 15 go for work. -laavile -lÂaya -laava-laava HHLLLL v. 15 go frequently to the same place (job, school, garden, etc.) at a given time; frequent. -laavile-laavile -lÂÂya-laaya -sivalwa HHH v. 15 go hoarse. -yiituka HHLL v. 15 go off (a gun or a trap). -yiitwiice -kopoka HHL v. 15 go or come out; be discharged; rise (of sun or moon). -kopweece -kÂpÂsya -temula HHL v. 15 go out (get up) early in the morning; skim off. -temwiile -tÂmÂsya -vinuka HHL v. 15 go over (as opposed to go round) an obstacle. -vinwiice -vÂnÂsya -syuungula HHLL v. 15 go round about. -syuungwiile -lowoka HHL v. 15 go to live at a husband's village. -loweece -ciingamila HHLLL v. 15 go to meet the visitor and escort him into the village (an honor). -ciingamiile -cÂÂngamisya -syeetela HHLL v. 15 go to the other side of; go round (an obstacle, e.g., a house). -syeeteele -loongosyaana HHLLLL v. 15 go together; be inseparable. -loongosyaanile *-dÂûg- -pooloongana HHLLLL v. 15 go together; walk in file. -pooloongeene -pÂÂloonganya n- Nuungu LLL prop. n. 1 God. mwaanja LHL adv. going away. ci- sonono LLL n. 7 gonorrhoea. wu- lukosyo HLL n. 14 good birth; high social rank. w- eenda LLH n. 14 good conduct. ci- isyo HH n. 7 good eyesight; personality; an atractive disposition. wu- piile HLL n. 14 good luck. subayeedi LLHLL adv. "good morning" n- taamba LLL n. 3 good quality blue material. -a mbone HL adj. good; true; fine. wuu- mbone LL n. 14 goodness; right. n- kamwa LL n. 3 gossip. wu- saalane HHLL n. 14 gossip; backbiting. m- oongumboondo LLHLLL n. 6 gourds. booma HLL n. 9 government; headquarters of a government at any level. n- soongo LHL n. 3 government tax. songoolo HHHL n. 10 grain. N- gokwe LL n. 9 granary. aci- veesukulu HHHLL n. 2b grandchildren. ambuje LHL n. 1b grandparent; Sir" (when addressing a chief); master. mu- unyu HL n. 3 graphite (used in pottery). -uumudila LLHLL v. 15 grapple with; dry out (esp. plaster). -juumidiile kakalakakala LLLLLL ideop. grappling, wrestling, struggling. -kamulaanjila HHLLLL v. 15 grasp. -kamulaanjiile ci- somaanga LLLL n. 7 grass fallen across the path; a sharp pain in the side. ma- nyasi LH n. 6 grass (in general). ci- kweekwe HHH n. 7 grass, leaves, reeds, weeds, etc., gathered into a heap for burning (as fertilizing agent). N- gupu LL n. 10 grass lying in one direction; a track through long grass. sakadi LLL n. 9 grass torch. luleele LHLL adv. gratuitously. ci- gaaga LLL n. 7 gravelly soil. sakalawe HHLL n. 9 gravely soil. n- susi LH n. 3 gravy. -guguda HHL v. 15 graze. -gugwiide -lutula HHL v. 15 graze. -lutwiile -gugudila HHLL v. 15 graze at. -gugudiile lu- diila HHL n. 11 grazing ground. ci- sukulu ca mmawuja HLLHLHH n. 7 great grandchild. N- beela LLL n. 9 great hunger. ci- gaga HL n. 7 great surprise. di- ipalwa LLH n. 5 great thirst. di- kalaangulo HHHLL n. 5 great thirst. ma- loopa LLL n. 6 great variety of food. ci- kuluungwa HHHL n. 7 greatness; the qualities of a chief or older. wu- dyeesi LLL n. 14 greed; abuse of hospitality; esp. by outstaying welcome or by too-frequent visits. wu- dyaadi HHL n. 14 greed; covetousness, avarice. -a wusaamba HLLL adj. green. wu- koti LL n. 14 green corn ground and boiled in leaves. -visi HH adj. green (fresh, not referring to color); unripe; raw (uncooked). di- poosa LLH n. 5 (green) tobacco leaves. -kolaanga HHLL v. 15 greet; invoke or mention (a name); give someone's name as reference; apoint; engage for work; ask for the news. -kolaasile -kÂlÂasya -komaasya HHLL v. 15 greet; salute. -komaasiisye di- ipowo LHL n. 5 grief; distress; loneliness. -vetekusya HHLL v. 15 grimace; make faces at. -vetekwiisye -cecenala HHLL v. 15 grin; show the teeth. -ceceneele -cÂcÂnasya -nyidisya HHL v. 15 grind (of grain) to fine flour. -nyidiisye -syaaga HHH v. 15 grind (to flour or to powder). -syaajile ma- luunduungudi LLLLLH n. 6 griping pain in the bowels. -cooma HHH v. 15 groan. -coomile -wuuwuula HHLLL v. 15 groan; moan. -wuuwuusile -palapaasya HHLLL v. 15 grope about (as in dark); handle, finger. -palapaasiisye n- teesa LLL n. 3 groundnuts (Arachis hypogeae). There are var. spp. of Linden Grevia spp. mi- kuumbu LHL n. 4 groundnuts cooked and then husked. -kula HH v. 15 grow big. -kusile -kÂsya di- ikoko LHL n. 5 gruel made with hot water. di- mbaala LLL n. 5 gruel made with hot water. lu- mbapa LL n. 11 gruel made with hot water. wu- uji HL n. 14 gruel; the edge of a knife. -n'uun'uusika HHLLLL v. 15 grumble. -n'uun'uusiice -daandawula HHLLL v. 15 grumble; solicit a favor; ask for assistance; lament. -daandawiile -dÂÂndawusya -nyinyidika HHLL v. 15 grumble; take offence; reprove. -nyinyidiice wu- daandawusi LLLLL n. 14 grumbling; discontent; begging for a favor. -diindiidila HHLLLL v. 15 guard. -diindiidiile n- kuumbi LLL n. 3 gun copal. w- oonga LLL n. 14 gun-powder. -puunga HHH v. 15 gyrate (of "dust-devil"). -puunjile -gagada HHL v. 15 hack; cut roughly into shape. -gageede ma- tadiila HLLL n. 6 hailstones. di- ndeenga LHL n. 5 hair of the armpit or of the pubis. c- aangalaama LLLHLL n. 7 hair on the body, especially on the chest. wuumbo HLL n. 10 hairs. -wuya HL v. 15 half cook (food) for keeping; parboil. -wuyiiye mpeendeka HHLL adv. half-and-half; partcolored; lopsided, unasymmetrical; shaving only one side of the head. di- itika LHL n. 5 half-full; not filling; immature. -jawusya HHL v. 15 halfcook. -jawiisye -kon'oondela HHHLL v. 15 hammer at; make a tapping sound. -kon'oondeele -syaana HHH v. 15 hammer (iron); forge. -syaanile -pwaapwaata HHLLL v. 15 hammer (metal) flat; forge iron; annoy. -pwaapwaatile vaanduu! LLLH ideop. hammering metal. nkon'oondo LLLL adv. hammering; slander. c- an'aanda LLLL n. 7 handsome person. -kweengweeja HHLLL v. intr. 15 hang up oneself (as in playing). -kweengweejile -koleka HHL v. 15 hang up; carry a parcel on a stick; prove another in the wrong. -koleece kwengweejuu! LHLLL ideop. hanging up. di- vaambila LLLH n. 5 hard fresh corn-cob to be roasted one side at a time. Each roasted part is eaten immediately before the other part is roasted. gwaa! HH ideop. hard, rigid, firm. -nonoya HHL v. 15 harden; to go up in price; to raise the price of. -nonweeye wu- nonono HHH n. 14 hardness; difficulty. sunguula LHLL n. 9 hare. -dii- -goomba HLL v. 15 harm (only) oneself; run one's head against a wall or a pole; "ask for a trouble". -goombile -paladila HHLL v. 15 harrow the ground; roughen grindstone (by grinding coarse sand between them or by means of special stone); give warning. -paladiile -pÂlÂdisya N- gose HL n. 9 Hartebeeste. -dodoma HHL v. 15 hasitate; be dilatory; stutter. -dodeeme -dÂdÂmya -celeesya HHHL v. tr. 15 hasten; hurry (another). -celeesiisye -soosoola HHLLL v. 15 hatch (egg); poke the fire. -soosoosile -cima HH v. 15 hate; abhor. -cimile di- toondolo LLLL n. 5 hater or tether. -lumila HHL v. 15 have a first taste of game one has killed (a ritual act) ; foretell the result of a case. -lumiile -nyonyomwa HHL v. 15 have a guilty conscience. -nyonyweemwe -veengwa HLL v. 15 have a rash in the skin. -veengwile -vidiviinduka HHLLLL v. 15 have a relapse (or an illness); return to a subject (or point) already fully discussed. -vidiviindikwile -naavika HHLL v. 15 be washable (hands). -naaviice -guluma HHL v. 15 have diarrhoea. -gulwiime -gÂlÂmya -dii- -koombolela HHLLL v. 15 have hability; sustain oneself. -koomboleele -tupigwa HHL v. 15 have indigestion from over-eating. -tupiigwe -palwa HL v. 15 have indigestion (pain) after food. -padilwe -kola HL v. 15 have; possess. -kweete -kÂsya -minigala HHLL v. 15 have prominent buttocks. -minigeele -mÂnÂgasya -kweelana HHLL v. 15 have sexual intercourse; copulate. -kweeleene -kwÂÂlanya *-kÂÂd- -teengudila HHLLL v. 15 have vaginal discharge during pregnancy. -teendegudiile -ana LH v. 15 having (being with); there is. -aadi -aana wudiingudiingu LHHLLLL adv. having deepset eyes and overhanging brows "like a monkey". supwaa! LLL ideop. having the skin abrased. supyaa! LLL ideop. having the skin abrased. ci- pasupasu LLLL n. 7 havoc (from war, pestilence, etc.). ma- waawa LHL n. 6 hay; cut grass of any kind; drizzle of rain; quarrelsomeness. wu- luulu LHL n. 14 haze (esp. from grass fires). wu- wulu LL n. 14 haze from bush fires during the dry season. mwaanjawo LLHL pron. he. a- wiile magono LHLLLL idiom. he is impotent. lu- saanje HHH n. 11 head of millet. ci- mbitikuule HLLHL n. 7 head-over-heels. n- sago HH n. 3 headrest, pillow. -lodika HHL v. 15 heap up; file on. -lodiice ma- suungu LLL n. 6 heaps of any kind. N- beeto LLL n. 10 heaps of cut millet. -piikana HHLL v. 15 hear; obey; feel; understand (what is said). -piikeene -pÂÂkanaasya ci- tukuta LLL n. 7 heat; sweat. -sito LL adj. heavy. n- siingu LLL n. 3 height; size; girth; stature. -kamusya HHL v. 15 help (esp. in manual activity). -kamwiisye *-gÂn- -kamucisya HHLL v. 15 help; support. -kamuciisye -twiika HHL v. 15 help to put (a heavy load) on another's head. Hence, by a kind of meiosis, "give (a man) a very heavy load to carry. -twiicile -minika HHL v. 15 hem. -miniice -sividikanya HHLLL v. 15 hem in; surround. -sividikeenye magoowa LLLL adv. hemming in. -ciinga HHH v. 15 herd (cattle); clench the fist; grasp (a stick); shade the eyes with the hand; defend; store up carefully; parry; foster; catch rainwater. -ciinjile n- ciinga HLL n. 1 herdman. akunaku(uku) LLHHLL adv. here and there. aku naku LLHH adv. here and there. paakwepaakwe LLLLHL adv. here and there; separately. a- pa L dem. 16 here; this. a- pano; panopano LLLLLL dem. 16 here; this here. p- eleepa; pele...pa HHLLHHH dem. 16 here; this (place); now. p- eepano; pee..pano HHLLHHLL dem. 16 here; this very place. a- gano LL dem. 6 these here. -sujila HLL v. 15 hesitate. -sujiile -dii- -tojima HLL v. 15 hesitate (in speech); have difficulty in speech; denounce indirectly oneself. -tojiime -tÂjÂmya *-céc- N- gwiikwi HHH n. 9 hiccough. ndukutiila LLLLL adv. hidden, covered up, concealed. -sisa HH v. 15 hide. -sisile -simidisya HHLL v. tr. 15 hide. Euph., bury (the dead). -simidiisye -uuva HHH v. intr. 15 hide oneself; shelter from (e.g., rain). -juuvile -uÂya ci- juviidisi LLLLL n. 7 hiding place; an ambush. N- daangulu HHLL n. 10 high jumps. ka- ndududimya HHLL n. 12 hillock. a- syeene LHL pron. 1b himself; he himself; he-who-has; the master; the owner. nsyeene LHL pron. 1 himself; he himself; he-who-has; the owner. ci- kwelekwese HHLL n. 7 Hinderbrant's Francolin. va- aso LL n. 1c his father. a- cikwaawo; cikweenu HHHLHHHL n. 1b his mother; your mother. mw- anagwaawo LHLLL n. 1 his or her child; their child. n- sonogwe LLL n. 1 his or her spouse. va- nkwaawo HHH n. 1c his spouse. m- pwaawo LHL n. 1 his younger "brother" or her younger "sister". aci- jaawo HHH n. 2b his/their friends. aci- n'jawo HH n. 2b his/their friends or companions. -aawo LHL poss. 1b; 1a; 2a his/theirs. -kan'aanda HHHL v. 15 hit; cut anything hard and dry. -kan'aandile -lecetula HHLL v. 15 hit hard with a pole. -lacetwiile -tonoosya HHLL v. 15 hit on a tender spot (e.g., the "funny bone); touch in a hurt area of the body. -tonoosiisye -kotopola HHLL v. 15 hit (or "chuck") under the chin; nudge. -kotopweele -kÂtÂposya syoko! HL ideop. hitting with the fist; punching. -jagama HHL v. 15 hobble (in walking), limp. -jageeme -jÂgÂmya -cokotola HHLL v. 15 hoe a little and soon stop for rest; be dilatory. -cokotweele -dima HH v. 15 hoe; cultivate. -dimile -dÂmya -tipula HHL v. 15 hoe deeply (as for groundnuts). -tipwiile -tÂpÂsya -kapula HHL v. 15 hoe deeply, as for seed-beds, planting rice, etc. -kapwiile -katapula HHLL v. 15 hoe deeply; dig out clay or soil in lumps. -katapwiile -wuunga HHH v. 15 hoe earth into heaps; gathter up. -wuujile *-bÂûg- -dimya HL v. 15 hoe for payment or for beer. -dimiisye -cakapula HHLL v. 15 hoe hard ground (unprepared); begin a quarrel; interrupt; refuse to listen. -cakapwiile -nyokotola HHLL v. 15 hoe lazily with frequent stops; make a small hole (in anything, but esp. with a stick in the ground). -nyokotweele -kudila HHL v. 15 hoe up earth round troots of a plant (corn, beans, potatoes, etc.). -kudiile -kuumba HHH v. 15 hoe up into heaps; rake into heaps; sweep (raubbish) along the ground (of rain); make a little "dam" of earth. -kuumbile ncoocoolelo LLLLLL adv. hoeing the first strip as a guide, in making a new garden; a fashion of cutting the hair, leaving a crest. luwiila LHLL adv. hoeing up weeds in a garden for the second time after planting. kutava lukuumbi LHHHLLL idiom. hold a council. -paambanicisya HHLLLL v. 15 hold anything (or anyone) firmly up against something firm (e.g., a board that is to be nailed to a wall); fasten securely; persist in a statement. -paambaniciisye -pakata HHL v. 15 hold (esp. a child). -pakeete *-pÂkat- -kamudila HHLL v. 15 hold in hands; rape. -kamudiile -dii- -paanga HLL v. 15 hold oneself aloof; be unsociable; be independent; be self-reliant; make oneself comfortable; keep oneself, or one's house neat and clean. -paanjile njeeto LLL adv. holding or gripping tightly; being difficult to extract. -sokola HHL v. 15 hollow or dig out. -sokweele -sÂkÂsya -kwaamba HHH v. 15 hollow out (e.g, a drum. a mortar, etc.). -kwaambile -sopola HHL v. 15 hollow out (esp. a drum). -sopweele ci- puundo HLL n. 7 home sickness; a great desire; a longing for something in particular. v- eese LHL n. 2 father (hon. plur.) . v- eepe LHL n. 2 nephew (hon. plur.). w- uci HH n. 14 honey (of bee). wu- kama LH n. 14 honey of the humble-bee us. found in old ant-hills. sego HH n. 9 honey-guide (Indicator spp.). -ciimbicisya HHLLL v. 15 honor; reverence; pay respect; do honor or obeisance to. -ciimbiciisye -kopa HH v. 15 hook out of a hole; bale out canoe; entice away from home; borrow (esp. cadge). -kopile -kolekanya HHLL v. 15 hook together; involve; entangle; set at variance. -kolekeenye -njoonjoka HHLL v. 15 hop like a bird. -njoonjweece -njÂÂnjosya -joonjola HHLL v. 15 hop on one foot; run with knees; suck the teeth in token of depreciation, disgust, or contempt. -joonjweele N- jomiinjo HLHL n. 9 hopping along on one foot. n- tuuka LHL n. 3 hospitality; a shrub (Doretenia walleri) having a bulbous root. wu- jete HH n. 14 hospitality; companionship. javaa! HLL ideop. hovering. wudi? LL inter. how? -diingwa? HHL inter. how much?; how many? kadiingwa? LHHL inter. how often?; how many times? n- cesela HHL n. 3 shame; disgrace; disclosure leading to disgrace. -diindimila HHLLL v. 15 hum. -diindimiile -midicisya HHLL v. 15 hum. -midiciisye -nyiinyiita HHLLL v. 15 hum (a tune); talk or mutter to oneself. -nyiinyiitile -kukuma HHL v. 15 hum; rumble (distant thunder, heavy rains, waterfall). -kukwiime -kÂkÂmya wu- maati HLL n. 14 humanity; multiplicity; profusion; a house-hold (esp. the woman). -dii- -noondiya HHLL v. 15 humble; belittle (oneself). -noondiiye wu- diinaandiye HHLLLL n. 14 humility. sala LL n. 9 hunger; famine. -sakula HHL v. 15 hunt game with beaters or dogs (with or without nets); fish with nets; hunt for rats in the roof. -sakwiile mi- kuudi LHL n. 4 hunting. wu- soosa LHL n. 14 hunting; searching. -aanguya LLHL v. 15 hurry; make haste. -jaangwiiye -kulumicila HHLLL v. 15 hurry over a job. -kulumidiile -caanjamisya HHLLL v. 15 hurry up. -caanjamiisye tekuteku LLLL adv. hurrying (with short, quick steps). -potekana HHLL v. 15 hurt one another in a fight. -potekeene -pÂtÂkanya -dii- -kanyata HLL v. 15 hurt oneself. -kanyeete -poteka HHL v. 15 hurt; pain; ache. -poteece -pÂtÂsya -nyalasya HHL v. 15 hush (a child). -nyaleesye -pomola HHL v. 15 husk corn; abrase the skin. -pomweele -pÂlÂsya -pwaagula HHLL v. 15 husk grain (esp. rice); decimate; deflower. -pwaagwiile -pwÂÂgusya -potola HHL v. 15 husk millet; tear apart (e.g., paper, cloth). -potweele -pÂtÂsya ci- kowola LLH n. 7 husked beans; a small yellow bead; barkcloth prepared by boiling. n- sokolo LLL n. 3 husked grain ready for steeping. ma- pepetelo LLLL n. 6 husks of any grain. ma- kweemba LHL n. 6 husks of corn-cob. ma- pepudilo LLLL n. 6 husks of sorghum. wune pee ne LHHHH pron. I alone; only I. kwaadi(ni) LHLH adv. I do not know. na(aga) HHH conj. if; in case. nambaga HHL conj. if; in case. -kaave LHL conj. if...were. wu- nyega LL n. 14 ignorance of properties (boorishness); stupidity. ci- pene HL n. 7 ill temper; irritability. N- galwe LL n. 9 ill-nature; bad temper. wu- cimwa HL n. 14 ill-nature; cruelty. lu- puuso HHH n. 11 ill-will; spite; malice. -syaasya HLL v. 15 imitate; echo another's words; repeat (words, action) after another. -syaasiisye -koosya HLL v. 15 imitate; follow the example. -koosiisye ci- syaasyaano LLLLL n. 7 imitation; retaliation. -tivisya HHL v. 15 immerse. -tiviisye -ga L suf. imperfective aspect marker. ci- masya luunda HHLLL n. 7 impossible occurrence; prodigy; "miracle". mu- uci LL n. 3 imputirty resulting from a death, neglect of a taboo, and the like. ca wusakwa HHHH adv. in a dirty manner; "messly". pakumanyika HHHHL adv. in a known or obvious place or situation. cileendo LLLL adv. in a manner of a stranger (foreigner). peewuto LLHH adv. in a place. cisyunguusya LLLHL adv. in a round way. payinoyiino LLLHHH adv. in a secluded place; apart; like this (in a place, manner or time). mbaambo LLL adv. in addition. cidikati LHHH adv. in between. mbana LL adv. in between (grasping). lusaale LLHL adv. in blood-brotherhood. Each makes an incision us. in the forearm of the other and sucks the blood. balaadi LLLL ideop. in confusion; helter-skelter. piinjidipiinjidi LLHHHHHH adv. in disorder; higgledy; piggledy. ca m'bujo HLL adv. in front. m'bujo LL adv. in front; ahead. pawujo LLL adv. in front; before; in front of. nduumbucila LLLLL adv. in full flood; sinking. ceendele LLHL adv. in full swing; still going on. a- mu L dem. 18 in here. a- muno; munomuno LLLLHH dem. 18 in here. mweemuno; mwe...muno HHLLHLL dem. 18 in here. kwiikale LLHL adv. in level country; on a plain. ndaandaanda HHLLL ideop. on a line or row. yaapate LLHL conj. in order that; so that. ciile LLL adv. in readiness; ready; doing something in advance. mulamuula LLHHL dem. 18 in that same place (distant). mmateepa LLLL adv. in the corner. kaaje HHH adv. in the first place; a little; just. cisutudila LLLLH adv. in the "knee-elbow" position, buttock uppermost. ca wulukosyo HHHLL adv. in the manner of a Chief or freeman; like a gentleman; courteously. cikoongwe LLHL adv. in the manner of a woman; effeminately. ca H adv. in the manner of; like; in the direction of or from. paasikati LLHHH adv. in the middle; in between. pacidikati LLHHH adv. in the middle; in between. pakati LLH adv. in the middle; in the center. kundaavi LLHL adv. in the morning. cimweembe LLLL adv. in the Mwembe manner. Esp. of a certain way of wearing cloth, one corner hanging to the ground in front. nambalala HHLL adv. in the open. ndaandala LLLL adv. in the open. cilaandan'dima LHHLLL n. 7 in the open; flat and waterless. mumoomo LLHL dem. 18 in the same place (near). panneleemba LLLLL adv. in the sky. a- mula; mulamula LLLLLL dem. 18 in there (distant). mweemula; mwe...mula HHLLHLL dem. 18 in there (distant). a- mo H dem.. 18 in there (near). mweleemo; mwele...mu HHHLHHL dem. 18 in there (near). yinoyiino LLHHH adv. in this manner; thus; this same way; as it appears. a- muumu; muumu amu HHHHHHLH dem. 18 in this same (place). mwa(api)? LLL inter. (in) where? wu- totowu LHL n. 14 inability to bear pain. lu- kulusyo LLL n. 11 inaccuracy of aim. ci- kupi LL n. 7 inattention; forgetfulness; stealth; magic. -tutuva HHL v. intr. 15 increase the size; swell. -tutwiive -tÂtÂya *-tuut- -tutuya HHL v. tr. 15 increase the size; make swell. -tutwiiye -paambula HHLL v. 15 increase a number; to remain; to be extra; be in addition to. -paambwiile -pÂÂmbusya -culuya HHL v. 15 increase a quantity: make, add, etc.; make to be too much or too many. -culwiiye ndiyope HHL interj. "indeed!"; "Dear me!"; "You don't say so". di- pref. 5 prefix and subject marker. c- aamba LLH n. 7 Indian hemp (Cannabis indica). -syuudula HHLL v. 15 indicate disgust or derision by "clucking" with lips or tongue, or by twisting the mouth. -syuudwiile -temela nsagala HHLLLH v. 15 reserve; bespeak; entail; indicate the ownership (e.g., of dead game) by placing a branch on it; take a short cut; arrive early in the morning; thatch the ridge of the roof. -temeele... n- cedwa HL n. 3 indigestion after a heavy supper. -peepeesya HHLLL v. 15 inflate. -peepeesiisye -tuluumbasya HHHLL v. 15 inflate. -tuluumbeesye -googodecela HHLLLL v. 15 inform against; disparage. -googodeceele ma- juumba LHL n. 6 inheritance; succession to a title (name) houses. va- adi HL n. 2 initiates (boys or girls) during the ceremony; women who has never borne a child. wu- nyago LL n. 14 initiation ceremony. -dii- -menyaanga HLLL v. 15 injure only oneself; quarrel with a relative. -menyaanjile *-mÂny- -kulucisya HHLL v. 15 injure unintentionally. -kuluciisye -kapa HH v. 15 injure with a cutting instrument; be fat (obese); scoop up water in the hands; make a slash in anythung. -kapile wukotokotope LHHLLH adv. innocently. ma- jiini HLL n. 6 insanity; possession. -pacisya HHL v. 15 insert in between; "supply" (replace dead seedlings). -paaciisye -pacika HHL v. 15 insert; put between. -paciice -sweeka HHH v. 15 insert; sheathe (knife, sword). -sweecile -viiciidila HHLLLL v. 15 insert the heated tang of hoe or axe into a prepared hole in the handle. -viiciidiile -vÂÂciidisya nkati LH adv. inside; within. -vidiingula HHHLL v. 15 insinuate, or imply, that one is not speaking the truth; throw doubt on a statement; display incredulity. -vidiingwiile -kaanganicila HHLLLL v. 15 force one's will; insist. -kaanganiciile -kÂÂnganicisya -peteenga HHLL v. 15 inspect; take stock of; scrutinize. -peteenjile pamaalo pa LLLHH adv. instead of. pasyeene pa LLLHH adv. instead of. ma- wuundo LLL n. 6 instruction in tribal lore and etiquette given in the initiation ceremonies; the last day of the initiation ceremonies. ci- kweenya LLL n. 7 intense cold. ka- loombe HLL n 12 intention of marriage. meele; meelepe LLLLLLH adv. intentionally; on purpose. -ceengulanya HHLLL v. 15 interfere in a quarrel. -ceenguleenye -dii- -koya HL v. 15 interfere in a quarrel and cause to recoil on oneself. -koosiiye -sividikaanganya HHLLLLL v. 15 interfere with (negatively); surround on every side. -sividikaangeenye -poosya HHL v. 15 interfere (with the object of stopping a quarrel); scare away a bird of prey; reflect a rescue. -poosiisye -poleenganya HHHLL v. 15 interlock; interweave; exchange places (in bed, to the near fire). -poleengeenye -iinjilanya LLHLL v. 15 interrupt. -iinjileenye cididii!... HHHH adv. interrupt the motion (of a car, a bicycle, a ta motorcycle, etc.). ma- syoonga LLL n. 6 intestinal round worms. ma- syoonga LHL n. 6 intestinal worms. yi- wuungu LHL n. 8 intestinal worms. wu- gaanja LLL n. 14 friendship (between persons of the same sex); "free love" (between opposite sex). -aanjiila LLHLL v. 15 intrude in others' conversation; catch (by the birds) the flying on air. -jaanjiisile di- wuundo LLL n. 5 intruction; tuition (esp. in customs). -dii- -loonga HLL v. 15 intrude; force one's company on others; "gate-crash"; embark (in a canoe, boat, car, etc.); "pile in" (car, canoe, etc.). -loonjile *-dÂûg- -paasa HHH v. 15 invade; ravage. -paasile -vadisya HHL v. 15 invest (with a distinctive token or robe). Hence, appoint; recognize as adult. -vadiisye -vilaanjila HHHLL v. 15 invite. -vilaanjiile -luumba HHH v. 15 invoke; crack, creak (of a tree about to fall). -luumbile -luumbaanjila HHLLLL v. 15 invoke in prayer (an ancestor or dead chief); praise; flaunt; boast. -luumbaanjiile -peembenukula HHLLLL v. tr. 15 open slightly. -peembenukwiile ci- syaano HHH n. 7 iron. di- kwiinjidi HHLL n. 5 iron bracelet or anklet. N- bwaambwata HHHH n. 9 iron hammered out into a sheet. wu- tale LL n. 14 iron ore; buzz. n- kwandaala HHHL n. 3 iron ware; hoop iron. ci- paato LHL n. 7 irreverence; disrespect. -iitila LLHL v. 15 irrigate; "water". -jiitiile *-yét- ma- jiita HLL n. 6 irrigated ground. n'- jiitila HHLL n. 3 irrigation, watering. kw-a- pref. 17 is affixed to peoples names or kinship terms to mean: to, for, from, at. yeeti? HLL inter. is that so?; go on (said to somedoby saying a news). nijo HL cop. 1 it is (he, she); it is (it) (cls.1 or 9); it is (they) (cl.4). nico HL cop. 7 it is (it). nilo HL cop. 11 it is (it) . niko HL cop. 15; 17 it is (it) (15); it is there (17). ngava awo HLLL neg. "it is not he (she, it or they)". ngava iyo HLLL neg. it is not so; not that way. -a kuwuka HHH adj. it is said of self-seeded plants in a garden (e.g., corn, sorghum, potatoes, etc.). cipyeepye LLLL adv. it is said of the heavy and continuous rains interrupted for short intervals. nimo HL cop. 18 it's in there. nigo HL cop. 6 it's (they). nisyo HL cop. 10 it's they. niwo HL cop. 2, 3, 14 it's they/them (cl.2); it is it (cl.3 or 14). niwuwe HLH cop. it's we/us. nimmwe HL cop. it's you. ya H impers. 8 it's. baasi LHL adv. it's enough; that's all; goodbye. -nyanya HH v. 15 itch. -nyanyile -tekenya HHL v. 15 itch. -tekeenye lu- kupi LL n. 11 ivisibility conferred by "medicine'; a conjured trick, sleight of hand. -jutula HHL v. 15 jar oneslf. -jutwiile w- iiwu LHL n. 14 jealousy. -nyutuka HHL v. intr. 15 jerk. -nyutwiice ma- kokocesi LLLL n. 6 jetsam (by stream or rain). N- gocesi HHL n. 10 jetsam (thrown up by stream or by rain). -nyikanyika HHLL v. 15 jog; jostle, bump into (esp. another person); dandle a child. -nyikanyiice N- gaangavila LLLLL n. 9 Johnston's rock-rabbit, proverbially shameless as it has no tail. -paambadika HHLLL v. 15 join a group or crowd of people. -paambadiice -lumanya HHL v. 15 join together; cause a quarrel; gnash the teeth; get courage to do something. -lumeenye N- biindi LLL n. 10 joints of the body and of certain plants (e.g., sugar-cane, corn stalks, sorghum stalks, etc.). -kweelegula HHLLL v. 15 joke; banter. -kweelegwiile -kwÂÂlesya N- dakatulo HHLH n. 10 jokes; humor. N- beenje LHL n. 10 jokes; humour. cindalangwiisa LLLLLL adv. joking; playing practical jokes; difficult to please. -kweembekanya HHLLL v. 15 joint two or more things together; seize a person, pionioning the arms. -kweembekeenye saangalasi HHLLL n. 9 joy. lu- susi LH n. 11 juice. -saanga HHH v. 15 jump about; leap from branch to branch (as a monkey); put across (as a lintel). -saanjile -guluka HHL v. 15 jump; fly. -gulwice *-gÂduk- -lowokoka HHLL v. 15 jump out of the water; "rise" (of fish). -lowokweece -nyamaanguka HHHLL v. intr. 15 jump up (from sitting or lying). -nyamaangwiice mbwii! HL ideop. jumping. tojo! LL ideop. jumping. -neeneemba HHLLL v. 15 keep one's balance. -joveta HHL v. 15 keep tame animals; speak indistinctively, mumble. -joveete kutava namasaani LHHHLHLL idom. keep the fast of Ramadan. -iinicilana LLHLLL v. 15 keep the peace, observe the proprieties (of a community). -jiinicileene -iinÂcilanya N- buungulo LLLL n. 10 keys; screwdrivers (originally one for guns). -taajula HHLL v. 15 kick. -taajwiile -taanyula HHLL v. 15 kick. -taanywiile -ciisula HHLL v. 15 kick backwards. -ciiswiile N- byo H n. 10 kidneys. -wulaga HHL v. 15 kill. -wuleeje *-bÂdag- lu- kaanda LHL n. 11 kind, sort; type (esp. of physionomy). wu- loongo LLL n. 14 kinship. -kaanda HHH v. 15 knead (dough or the muscles as massage); manipulatory kind of massage practised mostly by women on husband or lover. -kaandile -veteka HHL v. 15 knead (e.g., dough); mould (clay); curry favor. -veteece -tiindivala HHLLL v. 15 kneel. -tiindiveele -tÂÂndivasya -gwiisya HLL v. 15 knock down. -gwiisiisye *-gÂ- -vanula HHL v. 15 knock down; bring to the ground; lower; change direction (of a person or path); drop out of the hand. -vanwiile -vÂnÂsya -paatula HHLL v. 15 knock down from a height. -paatwiile -pÂÂtusya -kwapula HHL v. 15 knock down from a height (e.g., fruit); whip. -kwaapwiile -guuguusya HHLLL v. 15 knock lightly, tap. -guuguusiisye -veluka HHL v. 15 "knock off"; finish work. -velwiice -vÂlÂsya -manya HH v. know or recognize a person; be competent; "know one's job"; behave correctly. wu- manyidisi LLLL n. 14 knowledge; recognition; understanding. ma- sokodikoko HHLHL n. 6 kusks of rice. -tiindikwa HHLL v. 15 lack apetite for particular food after having eaten it for many consecutve days; take a sudden unreasoning dislike of a person or thing. -tiindiikwe -tepela HHL v. 15 lack perseverance; be in firm of purpose. -tepeele -tekanya HHL v. 15 ladle out beer (specific term). -tekeenye ci- gumucila LLLL n. 7 landslip. kapii! HLH ideop. lapping water by throwing it into the mouth. ma- kumbuuka LLHL n. 6 large bananas. ma- lukwi LL n. 6 large white beads. ci- koovi HHH n. 7 large wooden spoon or laddle used to dish food. N- botole HHH n. 10 larvae of the bees; "bee-bread". ci- piti HH n. 7 last here's foodstuffs. mwaaceeso HLLLH adv. last year. kaanyuma LLHL adv. later (shortly); within a few minutes. -nan'amula HHLL v. 15 laugh; joke. -nan'amwiile -nÂn'Âmusya -seka HH v. 15 laugh; laugh at; chaff. -secile -lapwa HL v. 15 laugh or look out of season; show off, swank; be mischievous. -lapiigwe -pwidipwiitika HHLLLL v. 15 laugh out of season; be unable to take anything seriously. -pwidipwiitiice ci- seko LL n. 7 laughter. -tuudila nnyaasa HHLHLHL v. 15 launch (a canoe). -tuudiile... n- sawudila nguwo HLLLLL n. 3 laundry. -tukucisya HHLL v. 15 lay aside (e.g., food) for another. -tukuciisye -salasya HHL v. 15 lay aside; store for future use; keep. -sacleesye -goneka HHL v. 15 lay down. -goneece -taajiila HHLLL v. 15 lay egg. -taajiisile -vatamisya HHLL v. 15 lay flat on the ground. -vatamiisye -kwaayisya HHLL v. 15 lay hands on (lit. not fig.). -kwaayiisye -aala HHH v. tr. 15 lay in order side by side; stand in a row. -jaasile -gaambatukula HHLLLL v. 15 lay open; peel off. -gaambatukwiile -taambalala HHLLL v. 15 lay (or spread out) on the ground; roam about. -taambaleele -tÂÂmbalasya wu- leesi LLL n. 14 laziness. -soyaasya HHLL v. 15 lead astray. -soyaasiisye -loongola HHLL v. 15 lead; guide. -loongweele -lÂÂngosya -taanjisya HHLL v. 15 lead into a trap; catch (in a trap). -taanjiisye cuumbu HLL n. 9 lead; medicine used for pyorrhoea. di- ivela LHL n. 5 lead (metal). ma- laambo HLL n. 6 leafy branches broken off and laid on the ground as a "mat" for fresh meat, or for a chief to sit on. -sulula HHL v. 15 leak out (of liquid). -sulwiile -sÂlÂsya -eegama LLHL v. intr. 15 lean on; be supported. -jeegeeme -eegÂmya *-yÂgam- -eegamika LLHLL v. tr. 15 lean up something against another. -jeegamiice nkongooso LLLL adv. leaning heavily. nkokakokape LLLLH adv. leanness, emaciation. -suumba HHH v. 15 leap; jump. -suumbile sanga! HL adv. leaping. tidi!, tidi! LLLL adv. leaping of the heart (as in being startled). -dii- -jiigaanya HHLLL v. 15 learn. -jiigaanyiisye ci! H adv. leave alone; abandon. -guunguka HHLL v. 15 leave at once in a very large number; be caught in great number (fish, birds, etc.). -guungwiice -dii- -jaasa HLL v. 15 leave home and settle elsewhere. -jaasile -colocooteka HHLLLL v. intr. 15 leave home for good; emigrate. -colocooteece -dii- -viika HLL v. 15 leave home to settle in another village. -viisile -leka HH v. 15 leave; let alone; give up; spare; let go; allow; separate (in marriage). -lesile *-dÂk- -sigasya HHL v. 15 leave over. -sigeesye -lecesya HHL v. 15 leave some (food, drink) over for another; hand on to (cup in drinking, etc.). -leceesye -lecela HHL v. 15 leave (something) for somebody. -leceele -lÂcÂsya *dÂk- -wotoka HHL v. 15 leave suddenly; "do a bunk". -wotweece -tikamisya HHLL v. 15 leave unfilled; fail to fill. -tikamiisye -tikamya HHL v. 15 leave unfilled; fail to fill. -tikeemye ci- sambuula LLLL n. 7 leaves of cassava pounded and boiled. n- tapaasya LLLL n. 3 leaves of cassava, pounded and boiled. di- nyololo LLL n. 5 leaves or fruit of certain plants which, form a viscid broth used as relish. di- kaangata HHHH n. 5 leaves of the cow-pea. ci- koyo HL n. 7 leaves of the peas. n- todilo LHL n. 3 leaves of sweet potato. mi- lala LL n. 4 leaves of young palm, from which sleeping mats, hats, handbegs, etc., can be made. n'win'win'wii! HHHH ideop. leaving a place without looking back. wu- jani LH n. 14 left handedness. lu- pyaanda HLL n. 7 lefthandedness. n- kuute LHL n. 3 leftover (esp. stiff porridge) of the previous night. -pokola HHL v. 15 lend a helping hand. -pokweele -aasima LLHL v. 15 lend; borrow (esp. for a short period), -jaasiime -aasÂmya *-yÂdim- -koongosya HHLL v. 15 lend; hire out; advance goods on credit. -koongweesye wu- leewu LHL n. 14 length. -lewuya HLL v. 15 lengthen. -lewiiye ca ncileewu HLLHL adv. lengthwise. cileewu LLHL adv. lengthwise. ma- tana LH n. 6 leprosy. ma- valaanga HHLL n. 6 leprous marks on the skin. kapiimbi LLHL n. 9 Lesser Galago. n- sudiya LHL n. 1 lesser wife. ma- jigaanyo LLLL n. 6 lessons. ngakaava HLLH adv. lest; perhaps. ninkaava HLHL adv. lest; perhaps. -wuja nkuse HHLL v. 15 let down; disappoint; rally, return to the attack. -wusile... -kulupusya HHLL v. 15 let slip out of the hand; let go , run away, escape (a prisoner). -kulupwiisye tujile LLL idiom. "let us say";"say": "as it were"; "assuming that". -vata HH v. 15 level off (e.g., earth). -vatile -teenjelemuka HHLLLL v. 15 level off (e.g., heaps). -teenjelemwiice c- oomboto LLLL n. 7 lever disease of fowls. -cidikula HHLL v. 15 lever up. -cidikwiile -guungunukula HHLLLL v. 15 liberate; loose. -guungunukwiile n- sapila HHL n. 1 libidinous person. ci- gwaagwa HHH n. 7 libidinousness; desire to make love; gossip; scandal. -lapita HHL v. 15 lick. -lapiite -piingulana HHLLL v. 15 lie across. -piinguleene -pÂÂngulanya -dii- -goneka HLL v. 15 lie at full length. -goneece -vatamicisya HHLLL v. 15 lie flat on the ground. -vatamiciisye -uuviidila LLHHLL v. 15 lie in wait for; ambush. -juuviidiile -gadama HHL v. 15 lie on the back; lean back. -gadeeme -gÂdÂmya -latama HHL v. 15 lie prone. -lateeme -lÂtÂmya *-bÂtam- wu- umi HL n. 14 life; health. -iinamukusya LLHLLL v. 15 lift and set upright. -jiinamukwiisye -penula HHL v. 15 lift, or hold aside, anything (e.g., hanging cloth); open the eyes with an effort (as when sleepy); peer with half closed eyes. -penwiile -pÂnÂsya -caanjamukula HHLLLL v. tr. 15 lift slightly; tilt. -caanjamukwiile -sanula meeso HHLHHL v. 15 lift the eyes. -sanwiile... njee! LH ideop. lifting something light. -koleesya HHLL v. 15 light (a fire); switch on (lights). -koleesiisye mi- wuumbi LHL n. 4 light but persistent rain. -mudika HHL v. 15 light; illuminate. -mudiice di- laanguka LLHL n. 5 light (illumination); "The open", a clear view. -sweela HHH adj. light in color; white. -aalusya LLHL v. 15 lighten (in weight); disparage; be disrespectiful; use foul language when launching a canoe (to "lighten" it). -jaalwiisye N- jasi LH n. 9 lightning. mapawa LLH adv. lightly. jawa! HH ideop. lightly; light. wu- veluvelu HHHL n. 14 lightness (of cloth), not heaviness. cisuungu LHLL adv. like a European, in a European way; European language, etc. madiinga LLHL adv. like; according to. cinyama LLL adv. in an animal way. mpela(ga) HLL adv. like; as; as if. -nonyela HHL v. 15 like; love; to amuse oneself. -nonyeele -nÂnyÂsya awu wuteende-wu LLLHHLL dem. 3, 14 this; this person; these people. paati iyi HHHLL adv. like this; as far as this; in this way. ci- laasya HLL n. 7 likeness; a family resemblance. wu- saawu LHL n. 14 likeness; resemblance; appearance (aspect). swaakala HHLL n. 9 lime (made from shells) for chewing with tobacco. -tiimbajila HHLLL v. 15 limp. -tiimbajiile -tiimbyaajila HHLLLL v. 15 limp. -tiimbyajiile -tuundajila HHLLL v. 15 limp. -tuundajiile nyinamilo LLLL n. 9 lintel of a door or similiar. -piikanila HHLLL v. 15 listen to; believe, trust. -pikaniile tu- wupa HH n. 13 little bones. ma- saanje LHL n. 6 little bowers constructed by children outside their village in which they play at being married and generally imitate their elders; a game of make-believe in a figurative sense, esp. aping one's betters. -kulukuutika HHLLLL v. 15 live a long time in one place; have the hair scraped out; be old. -kulukuutiice -syaangaandala HHLLLL v. 15 live happily. -syaangaadeele -tivadika HHLL v. 15 live in comfort; be comfortable, snug. -tivadiice cijuumi LHLL adv. living; alive. wukadikadila LLLLLL adv. living apart from one's fellows. wukadila LLLL adv. living apart from one's fellows. ci- jiinikano LLLLL n. 7 (living in) harmony. citoole LLLL adv. living in husband's village. -dii- -loombesya HHLL v. 15 living with a man without the formality of marriage. -loombeesye katuundu LHLL n. 9 load. -samila HHL v. 15 load a gun or rifle; ram; lean on. -samiile N- duundu HLL n. 9 loads; a bamboo pipe (for tobacco or hemp). N- duunji LLL n. 9 locality; direction of a place. soombe LLL n. 10 locusts. -yicila HHL v. 15 lodge, stay; be hit by an object (a stone, an arrow, a lump of hearth, etc.) coming from somewhere; be shot. -yiciile *-yék- -kookoomba HHLLL v. 15 loiter delay. -kookoombile -kokova HHL v. intr. 15 loiter; delay; linger. -kokweeve -kÂkÂya *-kiÂdu- -kokoya HHL v. tr. 15 loiter; delay; linger. -kokweye cisyeewu LLHL adv. loitering. ci- kokowu LHL n. 7 loitering. ci- syeewu LHL n. 7 loitering. di- siimbi LLL n. 5 long tail feathers (us. from the Widow-bird). majuusi gala LHHLLL adv. long ago (in days). gwajaa! HLL ideop. long and slender. di- ipisya LHL n. 5 long bead necklace. n- siimbi LLL n. 3 long feathers, esp. tail feathers. -lajila HHL v. 15 long for. -lajiile -takalaka HHLL v. 15 long for. -lacile-lacile -laluka HHL v. intr. 15 long for; cry for. -lalwiice -lÂlÂsya -lakalaka HHLL v. 15 long for; cry out for (esp. in vain). -lakaleece -lalucila HHLL v. 15 long for something specific (as the pregnant women usually do). -laluciile di- koonde LLL n. 5 long grass; uncultivated land; the bush. wu- kaanga HLL n. 14 long hair of animals (tail, mane, hackless). tuunguleele LLLLLL n. 9 long mat made of reeds. N- biinji LHL n. 10 long, red and acid fruit of a papilionaceous tree ( Pterocarpus stevensonii). ma- temaanya LLLL n. 6 long red or white beads. lu- goji LL n. 11 long rope (made from bark). -leewu LHL adj. long; tall. kalakaala LLHHH adv. long time ago. buluuku LHLL n. 9 long trousers. ma- kaladilo LLLL n. 6 long wing feathers. lu- kowo HH n. 11 longing for meat stuff (e.g., beef, fowl, fish, etc.). -ciingana HHLL v. 15 look after one another; live in harmony. -ciingeene -cÂÂnganya -laandana HHLL v. 15 look alike. -laandeene -lÂÂndanya *-dÂÂnd- -lola HH v. 15 look at; see; be directed towards. -loleete -lÂsya -*dÂd- -n'anan'ana HHLL v. 15 look (esp. furtively) from side to side. -n'anan'eene -n'ÂnÂn'anya -lagudila HHLL v. 15 look for; spy out; stake a claim; mark out a garden; bespeak (a site). -lagudiile -cegudila HHLL v. 15 look over the shoulder. -cegudiile -celewudila HHLLL v. 15 look over the shoulder. -celewudiile -loleesya HHHL v. 15 look around; search; look for. -loleesiisye -loondoonganya HHLLLL v. 15 look through a gap. -loondoongeenye *-dÂnd- -loleecesya HHHLL v. 15 look very well at or for; take care; think thouroughly about. -loleeceesye vidikuu! LLLL adv. looking aside. njeenje meeso LLLHHH adv. looking askance; looking everywhere; "having a good look round". nolelo HHH adv. looking at anything on show. ciindula LLHH adv. looking away in order to avoid speaking to another; "cutting". -aasa HHH v. 15 loose; throw away; bury (of a person). -jaasile -toocomasya HHLLL v. 15 loosen (e.g., the springs of a bed). -toocomeesye -lejesya HHL v. 15 loosen, slacken. -lejeesye N- balagulo HHLH n. 9 loot, plunder; looting. wu- koleko HHH n. 14 looting; pillage; robbery with violence; rapacity; a stratagem. -gomela HHL v. 15 lose a case-at-law. -gomeele -gÂmÂsya ma- nonyelano LLLL n. 6 love; affection. -teengusya HHLL v. 15 lower; set down. -teengwiisye -piiluka HHLL v. 15 lurch (e.g., a pot on the fire). -piilwiice -piisuka HHLL v. 15 lurch, topple over (as pot on a fire); ruffle. -piiswiice -aambila LLHL v. 15 lure; decoy. -jaambiile n- suundudi LLLL n. 3 lust. di- itama LLH n. 5 lust; greed. wu- cisu LH n. 14 lust of power. (Always in derogatory sense as leading to treacherous elimination of rivals). kapukapu! LLLL ideop. luxuriance of growth (plants, grass, etc.); of good health. njeenjenjeengwe LLLLLL adv. lying dangerously near the edge of bedstead; sleeping in any insecure position. wuunguku LLHL adv. (lying) face downwards. lujaanda LHHL adv. (lying) on the back. luseese LLHL adv. (lying) on the side. wusese LHL adv. (lying) on the side. wusoomba LHLL adv. (lying) on the side. kwaalaa! LHLL ideop. lying or lying flat. lugadi LLH adv. lying on the back. makuku LLH adv. (lying) prone. cikuundu moto LHHLHH adv. (lying) with feet to the fire. cisisiimbepo LHHHHL adv. (lying) with the feet to the fire). N- biisu LHL n. 10 maggots. ci- topotopo LLLL n. 7 magic; whitchcraft; unmentionable actions outraging all canons of behaviour; a ghost. -puundula HHLL v. 15 maim. -puundwiile -paangaanya HHLLL v. 15 make. -paanganyiisye *-pÂûg- -matikana HHLL v. intr. 15 be compacted. -matikeene -mÂtÂkanya -nyiinyiitika HHLLLL v. 15 make a confused sound in which words are indistinguishable (as a crowlat a distance). -nyiinyiitiice -suusanya HHLL v. 15 make a fire bu pushing up the half burnt sticks. -suuseenye -puka HH v. 15 make a fuss about nothing; decide suddenly. -pucile -peesa HHH v. 15 make a gap or opening. -peesile -tiimbidikanya HHLLLL v. 15 mix (things) together; make a hash of a job. -tiimbidikeenye -kuungaacisya HHLLLL v. 15 make a mistake. -kuungaaciisye -siingaanga HHLLL v. 15 talk a lot; make a noise or disturbance; be disorderly; rattle; squeak. -siingaanjile -laambucisya HHLLL v. 15 make a pretence; feign; give a false account or report. -laambuciisye -waakaanya HHLLL v. 15 make a rustling noise (in grass, leaves, etc.). -waakanyiisye -cidika HHL v. 15 make acid by straining ashes of certain plants. -cidiice -paanga HHH v. 15 make an appointment; fix a day; conclude an arrangement; arrange; form s friends; hip; arrange goods for selling; put a "man" in a hole (in a game of dibawu); (in game of cards) arrange the cards beforehand, "stack the deck", cheating. -paanjile -laambula HHLL v. 15 make an appointment; make tidy (a place). -laambwiile -manyisya HHL v. 15 make aware. -manyiisye -kusya HL v. 15 make bigger; augment (in size); enlarge. -kusiisye -laasya HLL v. tr. 15 make children look like oneself (father); resemble. -laasiisye -goonga HHH v. 15 make cooking oil (from groundnuts, sunflower, etc.). -goonjile -vidiinga HHLL v. 15 make into a ball. -vidiinjile *-bÂduûg- -kamata HHL v. 15 make into a ball (e.g., wax, stiff porridge). -kameete -teenga HHH v. 15 make into a bundle (e.g., firewood); tie first buttons on the rafters; settle (in a new home); become domesticated. -teenjile -kuluunga HHLL v. 15 make into a round mass (e.g., wax); smooth off with a stone; make smooth and round; tie firmly. -kuluunjile *-kudÂûg- -wuluunga HHLL v. 15 make into a round mass (e.g., wax, tobacco). -wuluunjile *-bÂduûg- -joja HH v. 15 make noise (people talking). -jojile -eenga HHH v. 15 make oil (esp. castor-oil). -jeenjile -vaanganya HHLL v. 15 make one's way through the bush (where there is no path). -vaangeenye kutava cilaambo LHHHLHL idiom. make peace. -kulumisya HHLL v. 15 make ready; hurry, expedite. -kulumiisye -naandiya HHLL v. 15 make small; reduce. -naandiiye -kuvasya HHL v. 15 make somebody to stumble. -kuveesye -loombesya HHLL v. 15 make somebody get married. -loombeesye -colocootesya HHLLLL v. tr. 15 make somebody to leave home for good; make somebody to emigrate. -colocooteesye -piindimasya HHLLL v. 15 make things worse (of would-be-peace maker); warp. -piindimeesye -nyoya HL v. 15 make to be wet; bend down a tree or branch. -nyoyiiye -kuumbucisya HHLLL v. 15 make to remember (esp. bad, sad, things). -kuumbuciisye -dii- -taviidila HLLLL v. 15 make up one's mind; determine on a certain course of action; take a calculated risk; hang oneself. -taviidiile -paanganyicisya HHLLLL v. 15 make with or for; prepare. -paanganyiciisye lu- jwaajwa HLL n. 11 making a detour; a flanking party (in war); a party of skirmishers sent ahead. N-jwaajwa lukole LLH adv. making an incision on the temple to relieve persistent headache. piinduu! LLLH adv. making profit. ciindudiisi LLHLLL adv. making two or more trips in removing things from one place to another (e.g., when moving). ku- Manguulu LLHL prop. n. 17 "Makualand". n- kaambako HHLL n. 3 male (of animals only). -lume HH adj. male (person only). sangaambe LLHL n. 9 malice. ci- luungo LLL n. 7 malt. m- pwaakwe LHL n. 1 younger sibling. ma- veleceto LLLL n. 6 manner of speech. -a -ngamanya HLH adj. mannerless; illbred. mimimimi LHHH ideop. (many) entering one after another. -leembeelela HHLLLL v. 15 mark out the plan of a building. -leembeleele -leemba HHH v. 15 mark; write; engage (write on) as a worker. -leembile n- siika LLL n. 3 market-place; a deep part of a pool; hospitality. ci- kulundiine LLLHL n. 7 marriage agreement with the woman's relatives. wu- lombeela LLLH n. 14 marriage; matrimony; wedding. -loombela HHLL v. intr. 15 marry. -loombeele -lÂÂmbesya -loomba HHH v. 15 marry (of a man). -loombile -loombegwa HHLL v. 15 marry (of a woman); lit. be married. -loombeegwe cilombalomba LHHHH adv. marrying and divorcing one woman after another. ci- lombalomba HHHH n. 7 marrying and divorcing several times. ma- tapwidi HHH n. 6 marsh. wu- lume HH n. 14 masculinity; manhood. -mala HH v. 15 master (an accomplishment); finish; end. -masile -mÂsya *-mÂd- a- bwaana HLL n. 1a master; lord; "sir". mw- eenye LHL n. 1 master; overlord; king/queen; (paramount) chief. akweelume LHHLL n. 1b maternal uncle (to whose name and property a man succeeds). -koongonoka HHLLL v. 15 mature quickly (esp. of a person). -koongonweece mpela HL adv. maybe; it seems; probably. noone LLH adv. me too. wu- toogwa HLL n. 14 mead (beer made from honey). ma- luumbo LLL n. 6 meaning. ci- kaludilo LLLL n. 7 meaning; explanation; a portion remaining to be hoed. poongwe LLH n. 9 meanness; stinginess; incompetence. ci- lamilo HHH n. 7 means of supporting life; "daily bread"; staple food. n'- diingo HHH n. 3 measure (e.g., length of string or stick, a tap-line or foot-rule). -pima HH v. 15 measure; weigh. -pimile *-pÂm- -cejecesya HHLL v. 15 meddle in other people's affairs; "butt in". -cejeceesye -kolongoosa HHLLL v. 15 meddle the fire with a stick. -kolongoosile ci- valula LLH n. 7 "medicine" (charm) by means of which the possessor can inflict disease, pain or even death; a type of headache consisting of severe pains in the crown of the head. -vagudilwa HHLL v. 15 meet anything of bad omen. -vagudiilwe -wonegana HHLL v. 15 meet; be in terms of friendship. -wonegeene -wÂnÂganya *-bÂn- -simana HHL v. 15 meet; find; come up with; join. -simeene -sÂmÂnya -siingana HHLL v. 15 meet; find. -siingeene -sÂÂnganya -kuvila HHL v. 15 meet or find unexpectedly. -kuviile -njiinjidicisya HHLLLL v. 15 meet ("run into") a person by chance; strike a path in the bush. -njiinjidicisye -uungumika HHLLL v. 15 meet unexpectedly; bang a drum. -juungumiice -ÂÂngumisya cindonda LLL adv. direction of a place or thing; in front of; a locality; meeting accidentally. cinduunda LLLL adv. meeting face to face; catching "red handed". cinguungu LHHH adv. meeting somebdy unexpectedly. maciingamilo LLLLLL adv. meeting the boys returning from the initiation ceremonies. twiitwii! LLLH ideop. meeting, unexpectidly, face to face. kadiloombe LLLLL n. 9 Meller's chameleon. -leembweesula HHLLLL v. 15 melt, dissolve. -leembweeswiile -nyelenyeenduka HHLLLL v. intr. 15 melt; dissolve. -nyelenyeendwiice -nyelenyeendula HHLLLL v. tr. 15 melt; dissolve. -nyelenkeendwiile lu- kuumbukumbu LLLLL n. 11 memory; raking up past events (sp. if "dead and gone"). -kolola HHL v. 15 mend; amend; improve; renew; clean out (e.g., a water-hole); clear the throat by hawking up phlegm. -kolweele -tumiya HHL v. 15 menstruate (formal). -tumiiye -gaamba HHH v. 15 mention somebody's characteristics (physical or behavioral) in derogatory way; insult; refer to. -gaambile -tomeka HHL v. 15 mention (somebody's name); apoint. -tomeece -tÂmÂsya wu- kululuce HHLL n. 14 mercy; forgiveness. wu- nyolo HL n. 14 metal chain. wu- paangaanye HHLLL n. 14 method of doing or making a thing. ci- mbulukuku HLHL n. 7 mildew. ci- mbulukwi HLH n. 7 mildew. baasi LLL n. 9 military base. di- ikama LLH n. 5 milk. ma- veele HHH n. 6 milk, esp. human; breasts. -kama HH v. 15 milk; squeeze out; extract oil from seed by pounding; get back . -kamile wu- tomoongo LLLL n. 14 milky sap. wu- saanje HHH n. 14 millet, raggi (Eleusine corocana et spp.); used for porridge and for beer. ka- diilole LLLL n. 12 mirror. n- tavaanga LLLL n. 3 mischief-marker. N- jilu LH n. 9 mischievousness; ill-will; malice; selfishness; aa "dog-in-a-manger" attitude. lu- n'waanu LHL n. 11 miserliness; covetousness; overdressing; foppishness; sudden fancy; instant appreciation; "love at first sight". -kulusya HHL v. 15 misfire (of a gun); miss the target (in general); make a mistake. -kulwiisye ma- sawusyo LLL n. 6 misfortune; punishment. lu- sawusyo LLL n. 11 misfortune; trouble; pain; punishment; cruelty. -poomboonganya HHLLLL v. 15 mismanage; "make a mass of things"; give the game away; let the cat out of the bag. -poomboongeenye -pwiitudila HHLLL v. 15 misreport. -pwiitudiile -siinjiidila HHLLLL v. 15 misreport; slander; revenge oneself perversely or indirectly. -siinjidiile -sÂÂnjiidisya wu- biisi LHL n. 14 misrepresentation (us. wilful) of another's words. -leepelela HHLLL v. 15 miss an opportunity; fail at the last moment; leave unfinished. -leepeleele -tiindana HHLL v. 15 miss each other (i.e., fail to meet); differ from; disagree with. -tiindeene -tÂÂndanya -seembana HHLL v. 15 miss one another (fail to meet). -seembeene -sÂÂmbanya N- daandagasi LLLLL n. 10 mist; fog; dimness of vision. kadiisace LLLLL n. 9 Mistletoe ( Loranthus sp.). n- telesi LLL n. 1 mistress of a pregnant woman's initiation ceremony. -waanga HHH v. 15 mix. -waanjile *-bÂÂûg- -waangaanya HHLLL v. 15 mix. -waanganyiisye *-bÂÂûg- -waanganicisya HHLLLL v. 15 mix thoroughly; mix a number of specified things. -waanganiciisye *-bÂÂûg- -kalawiisa HHLLL v. 15 mix with water. -kalawiisile -luundusya HHLL v. 15 mockhold up to ridicule; soff at; disparage. -luundwiisye -visikasya HHLL v. 15 moisten, dampen; look like rain; screw up the face before starting to cry (of a child); appear friendly disposed. -visikeesye di- tawunilo HLLH n. 5 molar tooth (grinder). jumaataatu LLLHLL adv. monday. dyakuleemba HHHHH adv. monday. N- biya HL n. 10 money. N- dalaama LLHL n. 10 money (coins). saaka HLL n. 9 money that is offered to the poor, to the mosques, churches by members of the community. ma- n'ana HH n. 6 monstruosity; a miracle. lw- esi HH n. 11 moonlight. maama LHL n. 1a mother; maternal aunt. amawo LHL n. 1a mother or maternal aunt. N- guungulukuku LLLLLL n. 9 mould. suungulukuku LLLLLL n. 9 mould. -dii- -gwaagula HHLL v. 15 moult; cast the skin. -gwaagwiile -gutaanga HLLL v. 15 mourn. -gutaanjile -tulumusya HHLL v. 15 move. -tulumwiisye -dii- -nyeemya HLL v. 15 move along carefully and quietly; go carefully through a narrow opening; be good tempered; to care about oneself. -nyeemiisye -sejela HHL v. intr. 15 move aside. -sejeele citukululu nyuma LHHLLLL adv. move backwards. -tukucila HHLL v. 15 move out of the way. -tukuciile -tukuka HHL v. 15 move out of the way; give way. -tukwiice -tÂkÂsya -sejesya HHL v. tr. 15 move, shift. -sejeesye -saamisya HHLL v. 15 move things about. -saamiisye -saamya HLL v. tr. 15 move things from one place to another. -saamiisye *-cÂÂm- -tuta HH v. 15 move things several times from one place to another. -tutile -wumya HL v. 15 remove; move to another place. -wumiisye *-pÂm- citukululu nyuma LHHLLLL adv. moving backwards. letu! HH ideop. moving quickly past. -jiinji HLL adv. much; many. kwakujiinji HHHLL adv. much; often. mwan'jiinji HHHL adv. much; too much; often; too often. wu- tope LL n. 14 mud; clay in general. ma- tope LL n. 6 mud; wet clay or earth. -mulumuunya HHLLL v. 15 mumble food. -mulumuunyile -n'onyoolela HHHLL v. 15 mumble food (rolling it about in the mouth). -n'onyooleele -n'uun'uusya HHLLL v. 15 mumble; speak indistinctly; mutter; grumble to oneself; grope about (as in the dark). -n'uun'uusiisye wu- wulasi LLL n. 14 murder; manslaughter; homicide. ma- ngolongondo HHHH n. 6 musical instrument used mostly to scare away marauding animals from gardens. wu- nonyelane HHLL n. 14 way of loving one another; mutual affection; mutual love. wu- lelane HHL n. 14 mutual assistance; cooperation. ci- piikaangano LLLLLL n. 7 mutual respect and understanding; "obliging" each other. -aangu LHL poss. my. mw- anaangu LHLL n. 1 my child. n'- jaangu HHH n. 1 my companion. n'jaangu HHH n. 1b my friend or companion. akugwaangu LHHHL n. 1b my husband. -aanguune HHLLH poss. my own. va- nkwaangu HHH n. 1c my spouse. nneene LHL pron. I myself; on my own. makonope LLLH adv. naked (formal). matakope LLLH adv. naked (informal). di- ina HH n. 5 name. -ta H v. 15 name (e.g., a child). -teele aci- mbaango HHH n. 2b sub-tribe of the Yao. a- maciinga HLLL n. 2 name of aYao clan. a- makaale LHHH n. 2 name of aYao clan. a- malaambo HLLL n. 2 name of aYao clan. a- mangooci HLLL n. 2 name of aYao clan. a- masaniinga HLLLL n. 2 name of aYao clan. acii- ngodi n'jaakwe HLHHH n. 2b name of aYao clan. m- eena HHH n. 6 names. ma- mila LL n. 6 nasal mucus. N- daamo HHH n. 9 nature, disposition; a habit; a custom; residence. wu- pagwe HL n. 14 nature; kind; origin (of a person) by birth; race; shape or condition (of things). -vilusya HHL v. 15 nauseate; belch. -vilwiisye -gweedeena HHLLL v. 15 be loose in its socket (nail, knife, etc.). -gweedeenile -gwÂÂdeenya -teelwa HLL v. 15 be named. -teeleelwe ngulugulu HHLL adv. near; border. muungulugulu LLHHLL adv. near; in the border. civaandika LHHHH adv. near. duusi LHL adv. near; nearly; close; almost. maleenjelo LLLLL adv. neatly. ma- leenjelo LLLL n. 6 neatness. ndya! H ideop. neatness. ma- ndiisa HLL n. 6 neatness, good taste in dress. singaano LHLL n. 9 needle. ngani- pref. negative prefix attached to all other tense verbs except the present and near future tenses. The tone pattern of the verbal forms varies according to the particular tense. nga- pref. negative prefix attached to present and near future tense verbs. ci- naasi LHL n. 7 neighborhood; acquaintanceship. lopoto! LHL ideop. nervelessly; weakly; feebly. ma- ngweengwe LHL n. 6 nervousness; eccentricity; oddity suggestive of unsound mind. -kuunjiidila HHLLLL v. 15 net over a pot. -kuunjiidiile di- kukumusi LLLL n. 5 nettle-rash. ci- n'alan'ala LLLL n. 7 neuralgic pain. -a moonje HHH adj. new (esp. a clay-pot). ma- paanje LHL n. 6 new gardens, being started or recently started. n- neendele HHLL n. 3 news; an oratory; a case-al-law. mweesi wanawoneka HHHHHHHH adv. next month. wanawoneka LHHLH n. 3 next month. pacaaka LHHH adv. next year; per annum; every year; annually. -menyula HHL v. 15 nibble; break off a portion with the fingers. -matwiile ngava HL adv. no! ngwaamba LHL adv. no. so! L adv. no (esp. Cimacinga). wowowo HHH ideop. noise of many people talking. di- isegwe LHL n. 5 noise of talk or laughter. wu- ngoongoongo LLLLL n. 14 noise of talking; loquaciousness; railing; folly; ignorance of the properties (boorishness). N- bula LL n. 10 noses. N- beengo LLL n. 10 nostrils. -aangadi LLHL v. 15 not having; without. -aadi -aangadi ngati HL adv. not; it is not; is it not? penupenu! LLLH ideop. not meeting in front (e.g., a cloth); too narrow. -ngadiimba HLHL adj. not strong; not lasting long; easily worn out. tusuutusu LLLHL ideop. easily burst (as unripe corn). -panya HH v. 15 notch; chip. -panyile nsima HL adv. nothing; entirely, totally, completely nothing. -lagusya HHL v. 15 notice (at the very first time) the absence of something (that has disappeared). -lagwiisye N- budilo HHH n. 9 notice; warning. maloosa LHHL adv. notifying a death; bringing bad news. lu- pref. 11 noun prefix and subject marker. yi- pref. 8 noun prefix and subject marker. ka- pref. 12 noun prefix and subject marker; diminutive marker. It is affixed to numbers to express the number of times (e.g., kamo, kavidi, katattu, etc., to mean once, twice, thrice, etc., respectively). ku- pref. 15; 17 noun prefix and subject marker. It is also used as honorifc prefix of some proper names of "blue blood" people. ma- pref. 6 noun prefix of class 6. mu- pref. 1, 3, 18 noun prefix of classes 1, 3 and 18, and subject marker of class 18 and 2nd person (sing. and pl.) marker. ci- pref. 7 noun prefix, subject and object marker; future tense marker. saambano LLHL adv. now. saano HHL adv. now; nowadays. ma- swaaswa HHH n. 6 nasal cavity and sinuses. ma- valaango LLLL n. 6 numbers; numbering. titititi LLLL adv. numerous peolpe or animals moving (running) together in one direction. lwaasya HLL v. 15 nurse (illness). -lwaasisye ma- gwaandulula HHLLL n. 6 Nyanja tribal mark tatooed down the cheeks and over the shoulders; long scratches in the skin. wu- kaapa LLL n. 14 obesity; the waddling gait of a man. -piikanicisya HHLLLL v. 15 obey; hear well; listen carefully to; pay attention. -piikaniciisye -piingusya HHLL v. 15 object; protest. -piingwiisye ma- suuso LHL n. 6 obstinacy; stubbornness. -sivila HHL v. 15 obstruct. -siviile -pata HH v. 15 obtain, get; gain, make profit. -patile *-pÂt- katema LHH adv. occasion, time. ma- n'unu'nunu LLLL n. 6 oddity suggestive of unsounded mind. -tuumbigwa HHLL v. 15 (of a child) be made ill because the mother has become pregnant before weaning. -tuumbiigwe petaa! LLL ideop. of a puff of gust of wind. nkuputu LLL ideop. of a running animal. gojo! HL ideop. of an impotent man; not properly fastened. kangaanjengaanje-pe LHHLLLLL adv. of anything very thin. kwetee! LLH ideop. of a position; meeting or crossing; being stuck in a narrow space. n'anan'ana LLLL ideop. of bad eyesight; peering short sightedly. cii! LL ideop. of beating upright. jijidijijidi LLLLLL ideop. of being fidgetty or restless. ngoo HL ideop. of being heaped or swallen; of prominence or persistence. pyaaluu! LLLH ideop. of being tripped up; of slenderness of figure, esp. narrowness of the pelvis. nyotoo! LLL ideop. of being weighted down; of cloudiness; mistiness, or dimness. maleendesi LHHHH adv. of change in a boy's voice at puberty. jamaanii! LHLLH adv. of complaint when being disturbed or bored by somebody. petee! LLH ideop. of completion. pupuluu! LLLH adv. of completion -a kamidi HLL adj. trustful; of correctness or completeness; of confidence. tivii! LLH ideop. of diving. nyapanyapa HHHH ideop. of drizzling rain. mawupawupape LHHHLL adv. of emaciation. ceswa! HL ideop. of emptying many objects from a container (a bag, a box, etc.). nuungunuungu LLLLLL adv. of extreme heat during the dry season. cubwi! LH ideop. of falling into water. pikuu! LLH ideop. falling over; overturning. lukagula LLLL adv. of following. ndeendeende HHHHH ideop. of fulness; exactly (time). gwelee! LLH ideop. of getting into (a house, a hole, a cave, etc.). tangawa LLL adv. of great size, esp. height. gogovaa! LLLL ideop. of hanging limp, bending, stooping, being bent. gugulu! HHH ideop. of hardness, solidification. nduu! HL ideop. of height and prominence; forming a heap. njeenjeleka LLLLL adv. of indecision; being hard to please, fickle, or fastidious. nde! H ideop. of instant cutting; of firmness. gugusi! LLH ideop. of knocking at the door. ngundudi LHH ideop. of lyind on the bare floor. kokotela HHLL adv. of mouthing (of words). mwaambisi HHHH adv. of novelty. kotoo! HHH interj. of pain (when hurt or hit). gowoo! LLH ideop. of plucking (esp. dried corn). ngongwadidii! LLHHH ideop. of prominence. yiingalamu, yiingalalamu!... HHHHHHHHHHH ideop. rolling about. macepele LHHL adv. of skin hanging in folds, or rolls. gagaambala HHHLL adv. of stampiness. yeeti! LLH excl. of surprise, exasperation. dyoodyoodyo HHHHH ideop. of sweetness. wululu LLL adv. of teeth "on edge"; numbness; winnowing. nyonjenyoonje LLHLL adv. of the gnawing of hunger. cikwe LH adv. of the soft whistling expiration under fatigue or heat. ndomecela HHLL adv. of things lying close to each other; at close range; point blank. pwenye! LL ideop. of waddling like a fat man. -aasiidila LLHHLL v. 15 offer a useless thing to somebody. -jaasiidiile N- bopeesi HHLL n. 9 blessing; offering to ancestral spirits (flour or beer). (If the flour is still undisturbed two days latter it is a good omen; if scattered it bodes death). ntotontoto LLLL adv. often. kavidikavidi LLLLHL adv. often. nyakanyaka LLLL adv. oily. wu- cekulu HLL n. 14 old age. wuungwe LLL adv. old age. -a ceekulu HHLL adj. old; aged. ci- cidiko HHH n. 7 old basket used for straining ashes to make acid. ma- saambi LHL n. 6 old clothes used to clean the child instead of toilet paper; ragged clothes. nyanyadi LHH adv. on high; aloft. paciyiilu LLLHL adv. on the body. pawusyo LLH adv. on the forehead. papiila LLLL adv. on the lap. pasyeeto LHHH adv. on the other side of (an obstacle); at the back. peesi LLH adv. on the other side of (of stream, road, border); across (a stream, road, boder). kusyeeto LHHH adv. on the other side; over (a fence, a hill a house, etc.); behind. ca muumbalati HHHLLL adv. on the side. muumbalati LLLLL adv. on the side. peenaani LLHHH adv. on the top; on high. nciwunu LHH adv. on the waist. mbalasilo HHLH adv. on tip-toe; beckoning. pacaanya LLHL adv. on top; above; on top of. kamo LL num. once. kampepe LHH num. once only. -mo L num. one. wusunguula LLHLL adv. "one eye open". di- jaale LHL n. 5 one half of anything cut in two (esp. pumpkin; pawpaw, etc.). kaciila LLHL num. one hundred times. kaane LHL adv. one more time; another time; once more. ci- mbatamila LLLL n. 7 one of the dances at the pregnant woman's initiation ceremony. aDiisimu LLLHH prop. n. 1a one of the giants of the old days . ci- puta HL n. 7 one of the holes in a game ot the same name. di- iviga LHL n. 5 one of the three stones forming the hearth. lu- wugudilo HHLH n. 11 one of two posts set up inside the door frame and at each side of the doorway to support the door; key. lu- vaale LHL n. 11 one part on anything (esp. pumpkin) which has been cut in two; a slice. di- isi LH n. 5 one side of a stream or lake; river bank. amiseengo LLHHH n. 1b one skilled in "medicine". nacaambo LLLL n. 1b one who discovers a deposit of clay suitable for pot-making. jwa wuvelesi HLLL n. 1 one who has borne (begotten) many children. n- sakula HLL n. 1 one who hunts (with dogs or) nets; a fisherman who uses a net. n- komasi LLL n. 1 one who is invulnerable. m'- bilo HH n. 1 one who performs the burial rites. n- soonga ndeewo HHLLLL n. 1 one who provokes a quarrel. n'jaakwe HHH n. 1b one's friend or companion. -aakwe LHL poss. one's own. n'- jaakwe HHH n. 1 one's (somebody's) companion; also used as a possessive with terms of relationship: e.g., nnongo n'jaakwe, one's (somebody's) relative. anyesi HLL n. 10 onions (Allium cepa); shallots (Alliun ascalonicum). mbiidisi LLLL adv. only dimly visible. -pe L encl. only; merely; just; quite. -mope LH adv. only one; the same. -mpepe HH adv. only one; the same. uwe pe uwe LHHLH pron. only we (us); actually we; we alone. -sweenga HHH v. 15 ooze. -sweenjile -tweenga HHH v. 15 ooze. -tweenjile sonono LLL adv. oozing out (e.g., mucus from the nose). -wugula HHL v. 15 open. -wugwiile -wÂgÂsya *-bèg- -wunukula HHLL v. 15 open. -wunukwiile -vaanga HHH v. 15 open a new garden; peddle things for sale; file notches in the teeth; spread (e.g., a family, tribe or tree). -vanjile -kucika HHL v. 15 open girls' initiation ceremonies; throw earth (e.g, to extinguish the fire). -kuciice -kaanganukula HHLLLL v. 15 open out by force (e.g., a metal bracelet). -kaanganukwiile -koongonokola HHLLLL v. 15 open out (e.g, a bracelet, a belt, the buttons etc.). -koongonokweele -bwandukuka HHLL v. intr. 15 open out; gap. -bwandukwiice -sanyaanguka HHHLL v. 15 open out; gap (as a wound); project (of teeth). -sanyaangwiice -kaanjula HHLL v. 15 open out; pull or tear down, off, or apart. -kaanjwiile wu- wutale HLL n. 14 open rolling country. -aasamukula LLHLLL v. 15 open somebody's mouth. -jaasaukwiile -siisinukula HHLLLL v. 15 open the eyes. -siisinukwiile -taatanukula HHLLLL v. 15 open the eyes with difficulty (as when heavy with sleep or conjunctivitis); split open, force open,with the hands. -taatanukwiile -telekula HHLL v. 15 open wide (a hole in cloth, a wound). -telekwiile pameeso LHLH adv. openly; publicly; in front. cimanyicile LHHLL adv. openly; without concealment; brazenly. -koloondosya HHHLL v. 15 open the eyes widely. -koloondweesye -tawula HHL v. 15 order (command). -tawiile -piindimukuka HHLLLL v. 15 oscilate; roll as a large rock. -piindmukwiice -wuumbatukula HHLLLL v. 15 unclench the fist; open the palm of the hand. -wuumbatukwiile -eetu LHL poss. ours. mw- anagweetu LHLLL n. 1 our child. n'- jeetu HHH n. 1 our companion. n'jeetu HHH n. 1b our friend or companion. -eetuuwe HHLLH poss. our own. uweewe LLHL pron. ourselves. soloosolo LLLHL adv. out of alignment; awry. paasa LLH adv. outside. kuusa LLH adv. outside. -kalamucila HHLLL v. 15 outwit. -kalamuciile -nyeela HHL v. 15 over-eat; be greedy. -nyeeleele -ludilwa HHL v. 15 relieve oneself (esp. at night) because of haveing over-eatten; be over-tired (aching muscles). -ludiilwe -minaanguka HHHLL v. 15 over-eat oneself. (May be said to one's host, of oneself, in compliment to his hospitality). -minaangwiice -tapasya HHL v. 15 overcook; speak at inordinate length. -tapeesye -dii- -tova HL v. 15 overdo (anything); be conceited; be self-satisfied. -diitovile -tÂya -coola HHH v. 15 overdoo; exaggerate. -coosile -diidisya HHLL v. 15 overeat. -diidiisye -simaambala HHHLL v. 15 overeat. -simaambeele -sÂmÂÂmbasya citumuundu LHHLL adv. overfilling the mouth in eating. -sewuka HHL v. 15 overflow; be numerous; be abundant. -sewiice -kupudila HHLL v. 15 overhear (intentionally); eavesdrop. -kupudiile -soka HH v. 15 overload; fill to the very brim. -socile -minyikanya HHLL v. 15 overpower, overbear (prevail). -minyikeenye -piindikula HHLLL v. 15 overthrow; stretch. -piindikwiile -pÂÂndikusya -viindisya HHLL v. 15 overtun (a canoe). -viindiisye -loonga HHH v. 15 pack things together in a container. -loonjile *-dÂûg- -twiisa HHH v. 15 pack tightly. -twiisile citwinidicisya LLLLLH adv. packing tight; wrestling in the water. -palasa HHL v. 15 paddle (a canoe); row (a boat); beckon with the hand (palm down); scrape the first earth into the grave during burial (done by a relative, with the elbows , back to the grave; thereafter walking away. -paleese ci- potesi HHH n. 7 pain. wu- potesi HHH n. 14 pain; bodily suffering. -paka HH v. 15 paint. -pacile laanji HLL n. 9 paint, stain, coloring. -viicila HHLL v. 15 "palm" anything; keep food for somebody absent. -viiciile ma- kuti HL n. 6 palm leaves used for thatching; gun-wads. wu- cema LH n. 14 palm wine. -toomaasya HHLLL v. 15 palpate; feel (test) with the fingers. -toomaasiisye -toowaanya HHLLL v. 15 palpate; feel (test) with the fingers. -toowaanyiisye -ciimaasika HHLLLL v. 15 pant; be out of breath; strain (as at stool); moan; groan. -ciimaasiice ci- peepa HHL n. 7 paper. wu- leceelesye HHHLL n. 14 pardon; forgiveness. wu- lecelo LLL n. 14 pardon; forgiveness. -leengula HHLL v. 15 pare; hollow out; cat the toe- or finger-nails. -leengwiile -n'aambula HHLL v. 15 parry a blow; ward off a person. -n'aambwiile -seembendusya HHLLL v. 15 parry; adjust. -seembendwiisye -paacuka HHLL v. intr. 15 part company; dissociate (e.g., a branh of a tree) from the whole. -paacwiice wu- paande LHL n. 14 part; the side of anything; a yard (measure). wukapa LHL adv. parti-colored; striped. wu- gavanye HHL n. 14 partition (dividing up). pipitipipiti LLLLLL ideop. passing to and from. -vinusya HHL v. 15 pass an object over anything; cover completely the top sides (e.g., stacks, car, etc., with tarpulin). -vinwiisye kutuunda lukweeso LHHHHLHL idiom. pass blood in the urine. -kaanjila HHLL v. 15 pass by without entering (e.g., a village); pass heedlessly. -kaanjiile -aambucila LLHLL v. 15 pass from one place to another; reach; infect (with a disease); contaminate. -jaambuciile -aambÂcisya -pita HH v. 15 pass; go away; leave; pass on; come in. -piite -pÂsya *-pÂt- -luungudila HHLLL v. 15 pass on to (a place). -luungudiile -peleenganya HHHLL v. 15 pass on (to another place); pass through. -peleengeenye -aambucisya LLHLL v. 15 pass on; transmit (a disease). -jaambuciisye -kupisya HHL v. 15 pass over, omit; be absent-minded. -kupiisye -gwaajidisya HHLLL v. 15 pass over quickly (of rain). -gwaajidiisye -luungula HHLL v. 15 pass straight through a place, or stay there for a very short time. -luungwiile -kwaambanya HHLL v. 15 pass the first thread through the reeds in making a mat; snatch. -kwaambeenye -aambanya LLHL v. 15 pass the first thread or strip in sewing or weaving. -jaambeenye -peleta HHL v. 15 pass through. -peleete -pÂlÂsya -tuunda HHL v. 15 pass urine, micturate. -tuundile *-tÂnd- kutuunda makweeso LHHHHLHL idiom. pass water; urinate. -eeleesya LLHLL v. 15 pass water in a recipient and pour it out. -jeeleesiisye -pwiisa HHH v. 15 pass wind from the bowels. -pwiisile -saamba HHH v. 15 pass wind from the bowels. -saambile mbisyaambisya LLLLL adv. passing to and from. ci- pidiingu LLLL n. 7 passsing and repassing of people. -a- pref. past (pluperfect) tense marker; object marker of class 2. kucilume LLHH adv. paternal; of descent through male line. -titima HHL v. 15 patter (of footsteps, rain, etc.). -titiime -tÂtÂmya -dipa HH v. 15 pay. -dipile -beka HH v. 15 pay for a song in order to dance or to listen to. -beciile wu- jila LH n. 14 payment for a specific job; payment to the leader of a "caravan" for permission to join it; (hence), a fare; interest on a loan; illicit profit. n- tuunjelele HHLLL n. 3 peace; quiet; a peaceable disposition. -sopa HH v. 15 peck; bespeack; lick the fingers after eating (derisive); hollow out (a drum). -sopile -motola HHL v. 15 peel off anything soft. -motweele -matula HHL v. tr. 15 peel off; chaff, "rot", "pull the leg of". -matwiile -menya HH v. 15 peel off (e.g., fruit); beat. -menyile -seenda HHH v. 15 peel off rind; strip off the sheath of the corn-cob. -seendile -seembula HHLL v. 15 peel or scrape off the surface; abrase (the skin). -seembwiile -diingula HHLL v. 15 peer; peep. -diingwiile wu- kujukuju LLLL n. 14 peering suspiciously or cautiously from side to side. wu- disi LL n. 14 peevishness (of a child). ci- ciidi LHL n. 7 peg; a pole not part of a structure. yicimugwaaga LHLLLL adv. being very persistent. -syuungudika HHLLL v. 15 perform a miracle (as by witchcraft). -syuungudiice ciinga; ciinga...ciinga LLLLLHLLH adv. perhaps; either...or; I wonder whether... nguwona HHH adv. perhaps; may be. paanjiipa LLHLL adv. perhaps; maybe; probably. mwiine mwaakwe LLHLLL adv. perhaps; maybe; probably; possibly. paane paakwe LLHLLL adv. perhaps; sometimes; elsewhere. kaanga LLL adv. perhaps; whether; either; either...or. lu- njeesa LLL n. 11 period of the year when the trees show red with young foliage heralding the first rains. -kaandavila HHLLL v. 15 perplex. -kaandaviile -kÂÂndavisya -tuunduvila HHLLL v. 15 be perplex. -tuunduviile -paambila HHLL v. 15 persecute; take a shortcut way in order to meet somebody. -paambiile -lagaasya HHLL v. 15 persecute; harass. -lagaasiisye wu- kaangala LLLL n. 14 perseverance. ci- maango HHH n. 7 perseverance; obstinacy. n- sweenene LLLL n. 3 perseverance; persistence. -cidimika HHLL v. 15 persevere; carry through an undertaking; keep one's word. -cidimiice -cÂdÂmisya -diimbila HHLL v. 15 persist; persevere; speak strongly or boldly. -diimbiile *-dÂmb- -pamidila HHLL v. 15 persist; set one's mind only; be obdurate. -pamidiile n- tawu LL n. 3 persistence; perseverance. N- bapaata LLLL n. 10 persistence; stubbornness. wu- kaka HL n. 14 persistency; bravery; hardihood. wu- jusi LL n. 14 persistent begging. ci- jivajiva HHHH n. 7 persistent thieving. saladilo HHLH n. 10 personal ornaments (beads, rings, etc.). vaa- ndu L n. 2 persons; people; Africans as opposed to Europeans. ma- juugo LLL n. 6 petitions. ma- kololo HHH n. 6 phlegm, sputum. wu- lama HH n. 14 physical fitness. -sokonyola HHLL v. 15 pick the teeth; dig with a pointed stick. -sokonyweele -lokota HHL v. 15 pick up; find by chance; menstruate. -lokweete -lokotanya HHLL v. 15 pick up one by one; sort out; classify. -lokoteenye -kuumbikanya HHLLL v. 15 pick up several things together. -kuumbikeenye wu- soongosoongo LLLLLL n. 14 pickling up and collecting one by one. N- guungwa LHL n. 10 pieces of bark. -powola HHL v. 15 pierce; bore throwgh; penetrate; prick. -poweele -soma HH v. 15 pierce or stab (esp. by throwing); hit the target; strike (wound) with a missile. -somile -sotola HHL v. 15 pierce right through; break through. -sotweele -sÂtÂsya twii! LH ideop. piercing; pricking. lu- kavi LL n. 11 pigmented skin, esp. of a pregnant abdomen. -pwaatikanya HHLLL v. 15 pile up. -pwaatikeenye ndundudi HLL ideop. piling up; sweeling; at a loss; at fault. -tona HH v. 15 pinch; hurt. -tonile *-tÂn- N- gawu LL n. 10 "pins and needles" (tingling in a limb). -tiitiisya HHLLL v. 15 pirouette (in dancing). -tiitiisiisye totolo LLL adv. pitch black darkeness. c- anasa LHL n. 7 pity; mercy. -eejeka LLHL v. 15 place leaning against or on. -jeejeece di- puuti HHH n. 5 place overgrown with grass. di- iwuto LHH n. 5 place; space; room. kuunganya LLHL adv. place where the males meet to discuss important social issues; hence, the court; place where the male eat. n- nangaadi LLHL n. 3 plain red material. -pakasa HHL v. 15 plait. -pakeese -tiva HH v. 15 plait. -tivile -pika HH v. 15 plait; "serve" a rope (naut.); carry a load slung on a pole between two men. -piicile N- gwambaala HHHL n. 10 plaited ropes used for stringing bedstead. -padila HHL v. 15 plant before the rains break; hoe up weeds. -padiile -pÂdÂsya -coteka HHL v. 15 plant in unprepared ground. -coteece -kovela HHL v. 15 plant in wet ground. -koveele -tiitidika HHLLL v. 15 plant (seed) deeply, or too deeply); roast (e.g., sweet potato, cassava, etc.) deep in hot ashes; throw (in wrestling). -tiitidiice ma- kolovele LLLL n. 6 plants (esp. sorghum) which sprout after being cut down. -dii- -koveelela HHHLL v. 15 plaster oneself with mud (as children do in imitation of elephants); eat a large quantity of gruel or other semi-liquid food. -koveeleele -guumba HHH v. 15 plaster (with mud, cement, etc.); mould (pots); shape or cast (bricks). -guumbile -syaasyaajila HHLLLL v. 15 plaster with thin mud. -syaasyaajiile -syÂÂsyaajisya N- baale LLL n. 9 plate. -n'aanda HHH v. 15 play (games); play about. -n'aandile -puuta mpiila HHHLLL v. 15 play soccer. -puutile -paadika HHLL v. 15 play the game of "touch"; touch. -paadiice -n'aandila HHLL v. 15 play with (an object); touch; mock. -n'aandiile -n'ÂÂndisya -vinya HL v. tr. 15 play with toy objects (esp. cars, bicycles, etc.). -vinyiisye cijavaajava LLLLLL adv. playing "touch" in the water. -dii- -valaanga HLLL v. 15 plead for oneself; justify or oneslf. -valaasile *-bediûg- jamaani LLLL adv. please. coonde LHL adv. please; "I beseech you", used in urgent entreaty, in prayer, etc. ci- soma LH n. 7 pleuritic pain; "stitch"; a prickly fruit used as medicine for the same. wu- tepani HHL n. 14 pliability. -meesa HHH v. 15 pluck (a bird); beat. -meesile -moomola HHLL v. 15 pluck (a bird); pluck out (hair). -moomweele -tootola HHLL v. 15 pluck (feathers). -tootweele -guundulula HHLLL v. 15 pluck indiscriminately everything, leaving the soil completely uncovered. -guundulwiile -gowola HHL v. 15 pluck cobs of dried corn; harvest. -goweele -nyoonyola HHLL v. 15 pluck out; pull out by the roots (e.g., hair, feathers, or plants). -nyoonyweele -cuva HH v. 15 pluck; pick out or remove anything prominent; taste food while it is is cooking. -cuvile -nyoocola HHLL v. 15 pluck up by the roots; hoe badly, leaving patches undug; shave similarly. -nyoocweele madomola LLLL adv. plucking grass short, by hand. kwiisa HHH conj. plus; and. (Used in addition operation). wu- ciimbiciimbi LLLLLL n. 14 politeness; courtesy. -laanjila HHLL v. 15 point out to; indicate. -laanjiile -lÂÂnjisya suumu HLL n. 9 poison. -tokosa HHL v. 15 poke. -tokweese -kolosa HHL v. 15 poke in the eye. -kolweese -kwiikwiidika HHLLLL v. 15 poke into something soft (e.g., stick into mud or into fire); hide away (a article). -kwiikwiidiice tonyoo! LLH ideop. poking. mi- taala HLL n. 4 polygamy. ma- vaasa HLL n. 6 polygamy. ci- yeele HHH n. 7 polygamy; relationship between or among the co-wives. N- bidimo LLL n. 9 pomp, glory; diligence; perseverance. w- iiswi LHL n. 14 poor sight. lu- ngumbisi LLL n. 11 poor sight, dimness of vision (out of focus). ma- nduutu LHL n. 6 popped grain of corn. wu- gadi LL n. 14 porridge made from corn flour, sorghum flour, or millet flour. wu- tiindidi HHLL n. 14 porridge made from unripe grain. kwaadiiko HHHLL adv. possibly (it implies doubt); maybe; perhaps. -veleenjesya HHHLL v. 15 postpone. -veleenjesye ma- kolokoto HHHH n. 6 pot-scrapings. N- baale HHL n. 10 pot sherds. -siindula HHLL v. 15 pound the last grains in the mortar. -siindwiile -sÂÂndusya ma- kana HL n. 6 pounded husks of corn, rice or sorghum. -poonda HHH v. 15 pound anything soft (e.g., leaves); knead; puddle clay by treading (for mortar or plaster). -poondile -wuundula HHLL v. 15 pound husks of grain; hoe thoroughly; he a large garden. -wuundwiile -twa H v. 15 pound in a mortar; be weak in the legs. -tweele -diwula HHL v. 15 pound (in the mortar) the corn that has been husked and soaked for some days to extract the flour. -diwiile -dÂwÂsya -poya HL v. 15 pound leaves; be peevish; be querulous, difficult to please. -poyiiye -tiimbula HHLL v. 15 pound steeped corn. -tiimbwiile -diwudila HHLL v. 15 pound the fine grains in making flour (the final stage). -diwudiile N- bonoongwe HHHL n. 9 pounded leaves cooked as a "relish". -doondoceya HHLLL v. 15 pour a little at a time; pour grop by drop. -doondeoceeye -sulucisya HHLL v. 15 pour drop by drop. -suluciisye -taaga HHH v. 15 pour (in a container). -taasile -aanganya LLHL v. 15 pour into another vessel. -jaangeenye -iita HHH v. 15 pour; pour out, throw out (liquid). -jiitile *-yét- wu- sawuci LLL n. 14 poverty; destitution. wu- laanda LLL n. 14 poverty; misery. ci- syovelelo LLLL n. 7 practice, abalility acquired by use; exercise. -lapiidila HHHLL v. 15 praise, thank. -lapicidiile -popeela HHLL v. 15 pray to or for. -popeeleele mmuupeemu HHHHH adv. precisely here; precisely in that manner. -dii- -sopolola HLLL v. 15 preen the feathers (birb); tide one's attire. -sopolweele mu-; mw-; m(')-; n(')-; pref. 1 prefix of the classes 1, 3 and 18; subject marker of the classes 1 (the sillabic nasal m'- or n'-). vanya pref. 2a prefix used before a proper noun or a kinship term to mean "the group of..."; plural marker of class 1a nouns. -teengula HHLL v. 15 prepare vegetables or herbs for cooking; sing to responses of a song. -teengwiile -tÂÂngusya sukaadi LHLL n. 9 prepared sugar. w- upo HH n. 9 present; a collection made at a dance for the performers or a contribution thereto; a "whip-round"; a "tip". -taaga mbopeesi HHHHHHL v. 15 present an offering to the spirits. -taasile... -pyeepyeteka HHLLL v. 15 press. -pyeepyeteece -pyÂÂpyetesya -cinyiindika HHHLL v. 15 press down. -cinyindiice -twinidicisya HLLLL v. 15 press down; compress; drown. -twinidiciisye -divatila HHLL v. 15 press down something (esp. with the foot). -divatiile nyika! HL ideop. pressing suddenly; squeezing; crushing. -lekaasya HHHL v. 15 prevent; prohibit. -lekaasiisye *-dÂk- -swaadi HHH v. 15 prey. -swaasile -tema maloonda HHHLHL v. 15 price an article; trade. -temile... n- seemo LLL n. 3 price; rate (e.g., of pay or exchange); a habit; trait. -nyakula HHL v. 15 lift; raise. -nyakwiile -nyÂkÂsya -caacaaganya HHLLLL v. 15 procastinate; put off somebody's words in a discussion. -caacaageenye -soosela HHLL v. 15 procure for. -sooseele di- piindu LLL n. 5 profit. wu- pate HL n. 14 profit; gain. wu- culuusi LHHL n. 14 profit; gain; trading; abundance. wu- tasya HL n. 14 profiteering; overpricing goods; driving a hard bargain. -nyanyama HHL v. 15 project; be elevated; be sour (of beer). -nyanyeeme -nyÂnyÂmya -tuundumuka HHLLL v. 15 project; stick out or up. -tuundumwiice kwaangwadii! HHHHH ideop. prominence (e.g., of teeth). ngwala! HH ideop. prominence, esp. on top of something (e.g., a roof, a mountain, an ant-hill). nen'a LL adv. prominently; (transfixed) on point of anything. nakanyeenye LLHLL n. 9 queen white ant; loosely , a very large caterpillar. N- bataata LLHL n. 9 sweet potato (Ipomiae batatus), but also any kind of potato. -tuundumukula HHLLLL v. 15 prop up; adjust; align; be conceited; be reckless. -tuundumukwiile -tÂÂndumukusya -cidicila HHLL v. 15 prop up; support; add a condiment to food; assist in a case-at-law. -cidiciile sawasaawa LLHHL adv. properly; alike; equal; similar; thoroughly. -iinicilwa LLHLL v. 15 prosper, have good luck; be blessed. -jiniciilwe -viinda HHH v. 15 protect a garden with medicine; burn the bush while hunting. -viindile -siindika HHLL v. 15 protect a village or house with medicine; destroy medicine after recovery. -siindiice -viindika HHLL v. 15 protect with medicine. -viindiice -nunila HHL v. 15 protrude. -nuniile -sololoka HHLL v. 15 protrude; become thin and long (as appearance of fingers in illness). -sololweece -toombolesya HHLLL v. 15 protrude; stick out; hang down (of a corner of waistcloth; hang out (e.g., handkerchief) -toomboleesye palavala LHHH adv. protruding; emerging. wu- kolece HHL n. 14 provocation. wu- komu LL n. 14 provocation. N- daande LHL n. 10 provocation; pegs driven into earth, a tree, etc., as a means of climbing. -pawa HL v. 15 pry. -pawile -sajika HHL v. 15 put on top. -sajiice ma- ndeenga LHL n. 6 pubic or axillary hair. -kweenya HHH v. 15 pucker; shrivel; bunch together (reeds; clotth); frown; gnaw (of pain). -kweenyile ci- wuungusi LLLL n. 7 puerperal after-pains. -paacula HHLL v. 15 pull apart; split up; divide. -paacwiile -kwiisula HHLL v. 15 pull back the foreskin. -kwiiswiile -wuta HH v. 15 pull; draw; drawl. -wutile -yuutula HHLL v. 15 pull out. -yuutwiile -solola HHL v. 15 pull out; hoe a long strip. -solweele -sweekula HHLL v. 15 pull out; unsheathe. -sweekwiile -kuunjukula HHLLL v. 15 pull to pieces. -kuunjukwiile -kwetemukule HHLLL v. 15 pull to pieces; burst, esp. a gun. -kwetemukwiile -kweecesya HHLL v. 15 pull up (trousers, waist-cloth, etc.); tuck away, tuck in. -kweeceesye -tuukuunya HHLLL v. 15 pulsate; throb; be heaved up (from below, as a mole-hill or a blanket with someone underneath it). -tuukuunyiisye -wiita HHH v. 15 pulsate; throb; husk sorghum or rice. -wiitile N- dweelo HHH n. 10 pumpkin seeds. m- oongu LHL n. 6 pumpkins. ma- sikweekwe LLLL n. 6 punishment; a convicted person. -kuuya HLL v. 15 pursue; follow. -kuyiiye wu- wowu LH n. 14 pus. ma- mbooko LLL n. 6 pus oozing from the eye; conjuctivitis; ophtalmia; "sleepy-dust" on the eyelids. -pyeetecesya HHLLL v. 15 push down. -pyeeteceesye -kwinyula HLL v. 15 push into folds (cloth, blanket, etc.); pull back the foreskin; role or tuck up clothes (cloth, trousers, etc.). -kwiinywiile -pikula HHL v. 15 push or knock over; upset; overturn. -pikwiile -pÂkÂsya -tuuta HHL v. 15 push; push up earth; be evergreen (of tree, "because new leaves push out the old"). -tuutile *-tÂd- -kwiisila HHLL v. 15 push the firewood into the fire. -kwiisiile -pikinicisya HHLLL v. 15 push through. -pikiniciisye -tuutuumbadila HHLLLLL v. 15 push up (in helping somebody to climb up a tree). -tuutuumbadiile -tuutula HHLL v. 15 push with the nose (as the pig). -tuutwiile -pimisya HHL v. 15 put a big price on a thing to prevent it being sold; make high bid so as to "freeze out" others. -pimiisye *-pÂm- -wuunjiidila HHLLLL v. 15 put a bundle of grass on a fire (to make a blaze). -wuunjiidiile -pucika HHL v. 15 put a door ajar; shuffle. -puciice -pÂcÂsya -siilasya HHLL v. 15 put a fire by scattering the embers; kill a person. -siileesye -twiicila HHLL v. 15 put (a load) on one's head. -twiiciile -twÂÂk -siiciidila HHLLLL v. 15 put a log between bed and fire. -siiciidiile -pakamika HHLL v. 15 put away oyt of sight; exercise a right to bespeak a girl for marriage (e.g., a cousin). -pakamiice -taamicila HHLLL v. 15 put down after using; speak slowy and clearly. -taamiciile -tÂÂmicila -tuula HHH v. 15 put down; get down; alight. -tuusile -pakula HHL v. 15 put food on plates from the pot; "dish up"; serve (food); choose (a person). -pakwiile -pÂkÂsya *-pÂkud- -loongosya HHLL v. 15 put in front; send ahead; put first and hence, prefer. -loongweesye -kovanya HHL v. 15 serve; scoop; put in many containers a mass (porridge, cooked rice, etc.) from one container. -koveenye -sacisya HHL v. 15 put into the care of another; keep temporarily in somebody's house. -saciisye -batika HHL v. 15 put on a patch; stick; lose an openning (e.g., in a fence). -batiice -waala HHH v. 15 put on clothes; dress; wear. -weete -wÂeca *-bÂÂûg- -pwaatika HHLL v. 15 put on e thing top of other(s) things; add. -pwaatiice -teleka HHL v. 15 put on the fire; cook (food in a pot); brew (beer). -teleece -sajikanya HHLL v. 15 put on top of one another; pile up; grow irregularly (of teeth). -sajikeenye -paambikanya HHLLL v. 15 put one thing on top of another; pile up. -paambikeenye -sima HH v. 15 extinguish; put out (a fire or light); go out (of fire or light). -simile *-dÂm- -koposya HHL v. 15 put outside; discharge. -kopweesye -viika HHH v. 15 put; place; appoint a time and place for hearing a case-at-law; open the initiation ceremonies. -viisile kutemela maloonda LHHLHLHL idiom. put price on an article. -sabadisya HHLL v. tr. 15 put out of order; destroy. -sabadiisye -syuungusya HHLL v. 15 put round; turn or spin round; be round or spiral; be very large. -syuungwiisye -kooloosya HHLLL v. 15 put straight; arrange; make tidy; take care. -kooloosiisye -lodikanya HHLL v. 15 put things one on top of another; pile up. -lodikeenye -koonjanya HHLL v. 15 put things together; reconcile (people). -koonjeenye -aatuusya LLHLL v. 15 put to dry by the fire. -jaatuusiisye -pooloonganya HHLLLL v. 15 put together. -pooloongeenye -wuunganya HHLL v. 15 put together (things). -wuungeenye *-bÂûg- -wumika HHL v. 15 put wood (fuel) on the fire. -wumiice mpacempaace LLHHL adv. putting blame on another. punyuu! LLH ideop. putting something into the mouth. -simoosya HHLL v. 15 puzzle; astonish. -simoosiisye di- goole LHL n. 5 a slave-yoke (a heavy forked pole secured to the neck). w- ulusi LLL n. 14 quality of being alien (not indigenous). -kaangaana HHLLL v. 15 quarrel. -kaangaanile -jumana HHL v. 15 quarrel; come to blows or to altercation. -jumeene -jÂmÂnya *-yÂman- ma- puundi LLL n. 6 quarrelsomeness. wu- waanga HHH n. 14 quarrelsomeness. N- goongwa HHH n. 9 quartz. ku- Civaambo LLLL prop. n. 17 Quelimane. ma- wuusyo LLL n. 6 queries; questionnaire. -wuucisya HHLL v. 15 question closely. -wuuciisye -wuucidicisya HHLLLL v. 15 question closely; cross-examine; question apart. -wuucidiciisye citema LHH adv. quickly. ceetee! HHLL ideop. quiet, silent environment (e.g., in a village in the middle of night when everybody is asleep). ntuukape LLLL adv. quietly and gently. pee! HL ideop. quietly; silent. swaandadii! HHHHH ideop. quite full. natyookape LLLLH adv. quite near, "but a step (from)". majuusijuusi pe LHHLLLLL adv. quite recently. -jidijiitika HHLLLL v. 15 quiver; tremble; twitch (esp. of a part of the body). -jidijiitiice jidijidi! HLLL ideop. quivering; shivering; rattling. nyaango LLL n. 9 rafters; surface roots; runners. ma- sambaala LLLL n. 6 ragged clothes. ma- sanjaala LLLL n. 6 rags. ma- tapwaata LLLL n. 6 rags. -swaamba HHH v. 15 raid (for slaves); kidnap. -swaambile wula HH n. 9 rain. nuumbalwaala LLLLHL n. 9 rain after the harvest. njulunjulu LLLL ideop. rain dripping from cloths on the body. ndodi, ndodi... LHLH ideop. rain dripping from leaves or from trees; water dripping drop by drop from the tap. c- uku HH n. 7 rainy season. -kweesya HLL v. 15 raise, lift; exalt, magnify; cover the breasts with the cloth. -kweesiisye -nyukula HHL v. 15 raise the eyebrows in doubt, derision, etc.; regurgitate (esp. of the cud); loosen by wrenching to and from (e.g., a post). -nyukwiile -nyanyika HHL v. 15 raise the voice; place (anything) high up. -nyanyiice -nyÂnyÂsya ci- kuumbaanguluve HHLLLLL n. 7 raking up the past. -wuja mpaale HHHLL v. 15 rally, return to the attack. -wusile... mpaale HLL adv. rallying after an attack. nkuse LL adv. rallying after an attack; Fig. veering round, backing out. nciinjo LLL adv. rallying; making a stand after retreating; retaliating. -sopela HHL v. 15 ram (load) a gun. -sopeele -cinyiindila HHHLL v. 15 ram; pack tightly. -cinyiindiile nyaanga HHL n. 9 ramrods; the Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus). -tootoota HHLLL v. 15 rap with the knuckles. -tootwootile -a citema HHH adj. rapid. N- jalaale LLHL n. 10 rapine; violence. c- aangu LLL n. 7 rashness; foolhardness; hastiness. -kuta HH v. 15 rasp (metal); sharpen with a file. -kutile ci- kweneembe LLLL n. 7 rat trap. ma- seve HL n. 6 rattles worn round the ankles in dancing. -weeweeta HHLLL v. 15 rave as in nightmare or trance. -weeweetile meta HL n. 10 razors. N- guungumila LLLLL n. 9 re-echoeing as on'e voice in an empty room. -kosya HL v. 15 reheat; warm up (food). -kosiisye -sooma HHH v. 15 read; study. -somile -syooma HHH v. 15 read; study. -syoomile -syeene LHL adj. real; genuine. kaajekaaje LLHHHH adv. really; indeed; actually. cisiimu LLLH adv. really; trully; nothing. -saanjila HHLL v. 15 reap by cutting at the roots (e.g., sorghum). -saanjiile -wuna HH v. 15 reap by cutting ears; (e.g., rice); (Euph.) castrate. -wunile -paanduka HHLL v. 15 rebel. -paandwiice -jutuka HHL v. 15 rebound (as a spring); stagger backwards. -jutwiice -susula HHL v. 15 rebuke; scold; eat early in the morning; breakfast (early). -supwiile -aamuka LLHL v. 15 rebuke; scold; punish. -jaamwiice -pimicisya HHLL v. 15 recall a warning; say, "I told you so". -pimiciisye -kuumbucila HHLLL v. 15 recall, remember; think over. -kuumbuciile -kÂÂmbucisya -pocela HHL v. 15 receive; relieve (at work, a weight, etc.); respond in part-singing. -poceele majuusi LHLL adv. recently; a few days ago. ci- kuti HL n. 7 receptacle of any kind (jocular). ci- nonyelano LLLL n. 7 reciprocal affection; love. w- iga LL n. 14 recklessness; disregard of inevitable consequences. wutapa LLL adv. recalling past events; digging up the past. -ceenjelesya HHLLL v. tr. 15 reconcile. -ceenjeleesye -iilanya LLHL v. tr. 15 reconcile. -jiileenye -iinikanya LLHLL v. 15 reconcile. -jiinikanye -wujilana HHLL v. 15 reconcile (of spouses after a separation or divorce). -wujileene -wÂjÂlanya *-yÂj- ci- wuja HL n. 7 recovery of one regarded as dead; such one may prophesy (the future); recovery after a faint or even after a serious illness. ma- gweengwe LHL n. 6 recurring insanity; craziness. ka- toondo LLL n. 12 red clay. N- gama LH n. 9 red oxide of iron (used as dye and in making pottery). It is obtained by evaporating water containing it or from scum. soboola HHHL n. 9 red pepper. sopoola HHHL n. 9 red pepper. -ceejewu LLHL adj. red; redish; light in complexion (of a black person). -woombola HHLL v. 15 redeem (a pledge); compensate; ransom; propose in marriage. -woombweele -wÂÂmbosya wu- woombosi LLLL n. 14 redemption of a pledge. njaa! HL ideop. redounding. -pepa HH v. 15 reduce the intensity of heat (of sun. esp. in summer afternoons). -pepile -swaaswaata HHLLL v. 15 reduce to powder. -swaaswaatile ma- tete HL n. 6 reeds. -kweengweenduka HHLLLL v. 15 reel from side to side; zigzag; stagger; stumble. -kweengweendwiice -dii- pron. reflexive pronoun; oneself. -dii- -goosa HLL v. 15 refrain from; beware of. -goosile -goosa HHL v. 15 refrain from; eschew; put a taboo or spell on a thing or person; preserve. -goosile -iimisya LLHL v. 15 refuse. -jiimiisye -jiima HHH v. 15 to not give; refuse to give (a person). -jiimile -jÂimya *-nyÂm- -suungulumuka HHLLLL v. 15 regain consciousness (as after fainting or drink). -suungulumwiice -sÂÂngulumusya -nemela HHL v. 15 regard as an ally; rely on for help; show happiness. -nemeele -nÂmÂsya ndiindiindi LLLLL ideop. regularity or evenness. -tawala HHL v. 15 reign over; be supreme in; govern. -taweele -tÂwÂsya -dii- -togolela HLLL v. 15 rejoice. -togoleele -seceelela HHHLL v. 15 rejoice. -seceeleele -sÂcÂÂlesya -juja HH v. 15 rejoice at an escape from danger. -jujile -togolela HHLL v. 15 rejoice; be pleased with; thank. -togoleele -seengwa HLL v. 15 rejoice; be pleased; be happy. -seengwile -cinula HHL v. 15 rejoice over. -cinwiile -sagamukula HHLLL v. 15 relate a dream; interpret a dream. -sagamukwiile -sÂgÂmukusya -taanga HHH v. 15 relate, narrate; propound a riddle; discuss. -taanjile ci- sivani LHL n. 7 relationship to children of paternal aunt or maternal uncle. ci- kulugwe HHL n. 7 relationship with one's the older brother. -sigala HHL v. 15 remain. -sigeele -sÂgÂsya -tetemya HHL v. 15 remain all day long (at work, on a visit, etc.); startle; frighten. -teteemye sigasiga HHHH n. 10 remainder; esp. descendants or survivors. ciguumbadile LHHLLL adv. remaining full or unopen; not speaking to anyone; undelivered of a woman dying in labor or during pregnancy; Euph. constipation; dumbness. ci- kuumbukuumbu LLLLLL n. 7 remembrance; memory. wu- kuumbukuumbu LLLLLL n. 14 remembrance; recollection. -kuumbusya HHLL v. 15 remind. -kuumbwiisye -tyoosya HLL v. 15 remove. -tyoosiisye -palamaandula HHLLLL v. 15 remove a part from end or top; peel off. -palamaandwiile -pÂlÂmaandusya -woomola HHLL v. 15 remove a part or a piece. -womweele -wÂÂmosya -wulutula HHLL v. 15 remove contents (e.g., intestines from abdomen of game); gut; stab (esp. in abdomen); pick (things) out of a receptacle; dig up the past. -wulukwiile -taamukula HHLLL v. 15 remove from its place. -taamukwiile -tyoocesya HHLL v. 15 remove from one place to another; remove for, etc. -tyooceesye -sajukula HHLL v. 15 remove from the top of something else. -sajukwiile -lowokola HHLL v. 15 remove from water. -lowokweele -loongolokola HHLLLL v. 15 remove one by one. -loongolokweele -aalukula LLHLL v. 15 remove one by one (things superimposed); remove the top layer. -jaalukwiile -paambukula HHLLL v. 15 remove part from the top of a pile, separate. -paambukwiile -palakula HHLL v. 15 remove the bark of a tree, first scraping it clean. -palakwiile -eembula LLHL v. 15 remove the pith from a split bamboo; scrape off the surface. -jeemubwiile -kalavaandukula HHLLLLL v. 15 remove the scab of a healing wound or ulcer. -kalavaandukwiile -wiimula HHLL v. 15 remove the thatch. -wiimwiile -wulumula HHLL v. 15 remove things a few at a time; "take two bites to a cherry"; pull or scrape towards one; dig up the past. -wumwiile -eegamukula LLHLLL v. 15 remove what has been leaning against something else. -jeegamukwiile -eejekula LLHLL v. 15 remove what has been placed against or on. -jeejekwiile -ciga HH v. 15 render secure; fence round; protect by by means of charms. -cijile wu- mbiidi LHL n. 14 reknown. N- bidi HL n. 9 reknown, fame; notoriety. -papatika HHLL v. 15 repair by patching; cover private parts. -papatiice -nyeemba HHH v. 15 repair (e.g., a partial fracture) by binding. -diinganicisya HHLLLL v. 15 repair for, at, etc. -diinganiciisye -wiidicisya HHLLL v. 15 repeat. -wiidiciisye -tawucila HHLL v. 15 repeat; do again. -tawuciile -tÂwÂcisya -wiidisya HHLL v. 15 repeat; grow (shoot) up of own or accord (plant). -wiidiisye -vidiinganya HHHLL v. 15 repeat in rapid succession. -vidiingeenye -tootooganya HHLLLL v. 15 repeat over and over again. -tootoogeenye sejelesejele LLLLLL adv. repeatedly making way for others to pass. -pitikuka ntima HHLHHH v. 15 repent. -pitikwiile... -dilaasika HHHLL v. 15 repent not having followed a certain course. -dilaasiice -sasamudila HHLLL v. 15 replenish; take a drink of beer the morning after a debauch. -sasamudiile -iimiidila LLHHLL v. 15 represent; stand by; stand for; relief oneself. -jiimiidiile di- jaamuko LLLL n. 5 reproach; reproof. -nyiinda HHH v. 15 reprove; frown. -nyiindile -poopoosya HHLLL v. 15 request admitance to get in (indoors) or to pass nearby (outdoors). -poopoosiisye lu- laasya LHL n. 11 resemblance, esp. a family likeness. lu- laanda LLL n. 11 resemblance; likeness. -cadiidila HHHLL v. 15 resolve firmely; persist; insist. -caadiidiile yi- cima HL n. 8 respect. -teteya HHL v. 15 rest for short time; give quietus (e.g., a wounded animal); bray (a hide); suppress; torture. -teteeye cadicadi LLLH adv. restlessly; being fidgetty. ma- saangalaande LLHLHL n. 6 restlessness. wu- sama LH n. 14 restlessness during sleep; assuming grotesque postures during sleep. cijawaajawa LLLLLL adv. restlessness, roving. N- jalajala LLLL n. 10 restlessness; vagabondage. -ciisila HHLL v. 15 restone foot on some projection in order to a purchase when lifting; press down; compress; compress the bundles of grass between bamboo strips in thatching, by beating with a special tool. -ciisiile -wucisya HHL v. 15 restore; put back; leave a door partly open or ajar. -wuciisye -seendekula HHLLL v. 15 restore to an upright position. -seendekwiile -sÂÂndekusya -lukula HHL v. 15 retch; regurgitate food (as birds in feeding their young, or of the cud); chew the cud; ruminate; spit out food after chewing. -lukwiile *-dÂk- -pyootola HHLL v. 15 retract the prepuce. -pyootweele -wusya HL v. 15 return, give back, take back; tie the mouth of bag. -wusiisye -wuja HH v. 15 return (go back). -wusile -wujila HHL v. 15 return to a former wife; eat a powder (flour, suger etc.) from the palm of the hand. -wujiile -wÂjÂsya ciwujo LHH adv. returning to a divorced wife. -uwula LHL v. 15 reveal (secret or anything hidden). -juwiile -uwÂsya N- busyo HH n. 10 revenge, vengeance, retaliation. ma- wucisyo LLL n. 6 revenge, vengeance; retaliation. mbalaasi LLLL adv. revenging oneself on an innocent person. -pitikula HHLL v. tr. 15 reverse; turn round; change the subject. -pitikwiile -pÂtÂkusya -tewucila HHLL v. 15 revert to a subject already fully discussed. -tetewuciile -syuusya HLL v. 15 revive a corpse by witchcraft. -syuusiisye -wupa HH v. 15 reward; remunerate; give a gratuity; give a present to performers in dance, or to the boys or girls the day they come from the initiation ceremonies. -wupile ci- lumi HH n. 7 rheumatic pains. N- bela LL n. 9 rhinoceros. N- balati LLL n. 10 ribs. m- puunga LLL n. 3 rice (generric term). N- gaamba HLL n. 9 rice soaked, pounded, and eaten raw. va- yidiingo HLHL n. 2 rich people. ma- ngaanje HLL n. 6 dance that precedes the boys' initiation ceremonies. -ngwiinya HHL v. 15 rinse out the mouth. -ngwiinyile -jiiwu HLL adj. ripe. -iiwula LLHL v. 15 ripen; come to a head (of a boil or abcess). -jiiwile -wuundika HHLL v. 15 ripen or store fruit by sealing up in a pot a sack, or by hanging up; "force" a plant; rinse out the mouth; hold (water, a pebble, etc.,) in the mouth. -wuundiice -caanjamukuka HHLLLL v. intr. 15 rise (as yeast); struggle to get up from the ground, from a pool, from a pit. -caanjamukwiice -tuuka HHH v. 15 rise in a cloud (smoke); pother. -tuucile jaando HLL n. 9 rite of circumcision. sulo HH n. 10 rivers; streams. -toongola HHLL v. 15 roar, bellow, moo, etc. (of animals); crow (cock); sing (bird); backbite. -toongweele -tÂÂngosya -bangula HHL v. tr. 15 roar; bellow; shout (as warning); make very loud noise. -bangwiile -aangÂsya -twaangula HHLL v. 15 roar; grunt; snort; finish off; be unfair when dividing something. -twaangwiile -diindima HHLL v. 15 roar (rain, wind, fire). -diindiime -dÂÂndimya *-dÂm- -kokoma HHL v. 15 roar; rumble (of thunder, heavy rain, a water-fall); be or become stiff; Be curdled. -kokweeme -kÂkÂmya *-dÂm- -puma HH v. 15 roar; shout. -pumile -vaamba HHH v. 15 roast a (e.g., a corn-cob); warm oneself; stretch (e.g., a drum skin); extend. -vaambile -ooca LHL v. 15 roast; burn. -joociice -wuluta HHL v. 15 roast (esp. grain in hot ashes). -wulwiite -nen'enula HHLL v. 15 rotate the abddomen andd buttocks in dancing (dance du ventre); break across. -nen'enwiile -nÂn'Ânusya -soombolela HHLLL v. 15 rob openly; interrupt; speak rudely. -soomboleele lu- kwaaku LLL n. 11 robbery with violence. -lwaanya HHH v. 15 roister; brag; be offensive, troublesome, agravating. -lwaanyile -guundumuka HHLLL v. 15 roll down. -guundumuiice -gudubuka HHLL v. intr. 15 roll. -gudubwiice -dii- -galagaasya HLLLL v. 15 roll about on the ground. -galagaasiisye -wuluwuumba HHLLL v. intr. 15 roll about on the ground. -wuluwuumbile -wÂlÂwuusya -galagaata HHLLL v. 15 roll about on the ground, esp. in salute to a chief or to the spirits. -galagaatile -gÂlÂgaasya -wuluwuusya HHLLL v. tr. 15 roll about on the ground; smother with dust; humiliate. -wuluwuusiisye -pidimiinda HHLLL v. 15 roll about; wriggle about. -pidimiindile -tuungulumula HHLLLL v. 15 roll along; cause a woman to abort; disperse (scatter). -tuungulumwiile -yiingalamula HHLLLL v. tr. 15 roll on the ground. -yiingalamwiile -yÂÂngalamusya -yiingalamuka HHLLLL v. intr. 15 roll on the ground. -yiingalamwiice -lelula HHL v. 15 roll the eyes. -lelwiile -piitula HHLL v. 15 roll the eyes. -piitwiile -pÂÂtusya -vidikula HHLL v. 15 roll up in clouds (of fog or smoke); boil up (as water at foot of waterfall); pother; vomit . -vidikwiile -vÂdÂkusya -vidiganya HHLL v. 15 roll up into a ball; bunch together. -vidigeenye -mun'unya HHL v. 15 roll (food) about in the mouth; mumble (food); twist the mouth in derision or disgust. -mun'wiinye lu- kwambaala HHHL n. 11 rope made of plated palm-leaf. -wola HH v. 15 rot; go bad. -wosile -tiikula HHLL v. 15 rotate the buttocks as in dancing. -tiikwiile -tÂÂkusya wu- sapaangane HHHLL n. 14 roughness of workmanship; lack of finish; untidiness. N- biimbinyoongo LLHLLL n. 9 roughness; unevenness. -a luwulu LLL adj. round. ci- vidima LLL n. 7 roundness; rotundity. -nyanyula HHL v. 15 rouse to anger. -nyanywiile lw- eendo LLL n. 11 roving. wu- cimweene HHHL n. 14 royalty or its attributes; chieftainship. -ticita HHL v. 15 rub. -ticiite -kuunda HHH v. 15 rub another's back when bathing; wash the corpse for burial; bath a child with medicine; give a bath; consent; accept; allow. -kuundile -paata HHH v. 15 rub down; massage by rubbing. -paatile -simaasya HHLL v. 15 rub out; obliterate. -simaasiisye -kulumula HHLL v. 15 rub the body (us. with a stone) when bathing. -kulumwiile -kÂlÂmusya -guguluma HHLL v. 15 rumble (distant thunder, intestines). -gugulwiime -gÂgÂlumya *-dÂm- -sicina HHL v. 15 rumble (e.g., thunder, earthquake); quiver. -siciine -wutuka HHL v. 15 run. -wutwiice -wÂtÂsya -lupalasa LHHL v. 15 run a race; race. -lupaleese -letuka HHL v. 15 run about; spread scandal; be a gossip, scandalmonger. -letwiice -lÂtÂsya -lucanyaanda LHHLL v. 15 run away,"bolt". -lucanyaandile -lucocoola LHLLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lucoocoosile -lugwaandula LHHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lugwaandwiile -lukokoola LHHHL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lukokoosile -lukunula LHHL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lukunwiile -lumenya LHH v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lumenyile -luminiinga LLHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -luminiinjile -lupalasula LHHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lupaswiile -lupatula LHHL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lupatwiile -lupoopola LHHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lupotweele -lusenyeenda LHHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lusenyeendile -lusonyoonda LHHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -lusenyeendile -lutiimba LHHH v. 15 run away,"bolt" . -lutiimbile -luvaandaangula LHHLLLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -luuvaandangwiile -luvaangula LHHLL v. 15 run away,"bolt". -luuvaangwiile -luvata LHH v. 15 run away, "bolt". -luvatile -luwalamula LHHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -luwalamwiile -luwimula LHLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -luwimwiile -luvalavaandula LHHLLLL v. 15 run away, "bolt". -luuvalavaandwiile -wuumbuka HHLL v. 15 wake up; appear suddenly; run away; flee; bolt; awake with a start. -wuumbwiice -wÂÂmbusya -wuunduka HHLL v. 15 run away from home temporarily as a protest against injustice, real or imagined. -wuundwiice -tiidila HHLL v. 15 run away to. -tiidiile -ndaambika HHLL v. 15 run or trickle down (as a plaster, condensed milk, honey, etc.). -ndaambiice ci- gugulu LLL n. 7 running after women. wu- tiile HHL n. 14 running away; flight. kuputukuputu LLLLLL ideop. running (esp. at night, when it is dark). pitipiti LLLL ideop. running, esp. the sound of running. -guungulumya HHLLL v. 15 rush aimlessly about; rush off; scurry away; disperse (of a crowd). -guungulwiimye -guuguusika HHLLLL v. 15 rush away; be very short. -guuguusiice -kwiinaambuka HHLLLL v. 15 rush forward, charge. -kwiinaambwiice -guunduma HHLL v. 15 rush in and seize hold; "tackle". -guundwiime -gÂÂndumya n- kuwo HH n. 3 rust. wakaa! HLL ideop. rustling of dry grass, leaves, etc. ci- guniya LHL n. 7 sackcloth; coarse canvas. -toondola HHLL v. 15 sag. -toondweele yeeni! LLL adv. said when giving something to somebody who is present: take it (this)! ci- tomoni HHL n. 7 saliva trickling from the mouth; watering of the mouth without specific reference to the saliva. ci- jete HH n. 7 salt earth; insolence; derision; an ill-omened spot; an unlucky place. ma- gaadi HLL n. 6 salt (us. made from banana leaves) used in making snuff. -kokomesya HHLL v. 15 salute; greet; set at variance; prize (an article), set store by. -kokomeesye n- saanga LLL n. 3 sand; sparse bush. -iima HHH v. 15 stand up; stop. -jiimi -iimÂka *-yÂm- wu- kawu LH n. 14 sap; astringent taste in the mouth (e.g., after eating unripe fruit). -eenecesya LLHLL v. 15 satisfy (in matters other than food). -jeeneceesye jumaamoosi LLLHLL adv. saturday. dyakuveluka HHHHL adv. saturday. wu- ceenji HLH n. 14 savagery; ill-breeding; boorishness -lamisya HHL v. 15 save (a person). -lamiisye -lamya HL v. 15 save; cure. -lamiisye -ti L v. 15 say; (Auxiliary) be about to; be on the point of (with subjunctive). -tiite -saala HHH v. 15 say; relate; mention; accuse. -saasile -jila HH v. 15 say. This verb is used only in some tenses (present and future). ci- kalaveesa HHLLL n. 7 scab. -tukusila HHLL v. 15 scab over (of a sore); rise (of a blister). -tukusiile wu- pele LL n. 14 scabbies. -oongolosya LLHLL v. 15 scare a lot of game. -joongolweesye -wuumbusya HHLL v. 15 scare away; disturb game; awaken. -wuumbwiisye -joongolomya HHLLL v. 15 scare game; give away secret; betray a confidence. -joongolweemye -miisa HHH v. 15 scatter (e.g., seeds). -miisile -miisaanga HHLLL v. 15 scatter far and wide; spend (money), esp. prodigally; squander. -miisaanjile *-mÂÂûg- mbwee! LL ideop. scattered about; of a distended stomach. kuu!; kukuuku! HHHLLL ideop. scattered around; spread (e.g., grain on the floor). takanyu takanyu LLLLLL adv. scattered or spread about. cinam'balaala LLHHHH adv. scattering. pwitili! HHH ideop. scattering in all directions. w- aka LL n. 14 "scent" of game. ma- nuunjilo LLLL n. 6 scents. ma- kaasi HLL n. 6 scissors. -kadipila HHLL v. 15 scold. -kadipiile -kolowola HHLL v. 15 scoop out (esp. with a finger or stick). -koloweele N- duundi LHL n. 10 scorching of the skin; a rash caused by a superfical burn; a sp. of wild fruit. -palapaatula HHLLLL v. 15 scrape. -palapaatwiile -vatila HHL v. 15 scrape (clean) the threads (weaving). -vatile -vÂtÂsya -kulukuuta HHLLL v. 15 scrape off (e.g., the of an animal's skin); rub. -kulukuutile -palapaata HHLLL v. 15 scrape off (as the scales of fish). -palapaatile -seesa HHH v. 15 scrape off (e.g., rough part of bark, grain of a cob). -seesile -kolon'oondola HHLLLL v. 15 scrape or dig out. -kolon'oondweele -koomba HHH v. 15 scrape out a pot or a plate with a finger. -koombile *-kÂmb- -n'ulun'uunda HHLLL v. 15 scrape out (e.g., a pot or pipe). -n'lun'uundile -solokota HHLL v. 15 scrape out (e.g., seeds); entice a person away from his (her) home. -solokweete -n'un'una HHL v. 15 scrape out; gnaw at a bone. -n'un'wiine -pala HH v. 15 scrape; scrape (a road) clean of grass; obtain elsewhere (e.g., fire from another house; food during famine); import. -pasile *-pÂd- -taapula HHLL v. 15 scrape the surface with a hoe. -taapwiile -sanya HH v. 15 scrape together into a heap. -sanyile -kokota HHL v. 15 scrape together; scrape off; gripe (of abdominal pain); have colic. -kokweete *-kÂkut- -kova HH v. 15 scrape up (e.g., mud, grain) in handfulls; take a sample; hook up. -kovile -kÂya *-kÂb -palangwiisa HHLLL v. 15 scrape with the fee (esp. of a fowl); "wipe" the feet on a mat. -palangwiisile ma- palapaato LLLLL n. 6 scrapings or shavings of wood; tatoo scars on the side of the body. N- decece LLL n. 10 scraps; fragments . -mwaaga HHH v. 15 scratch. -mwaajile -dii- -n'waaga HHH v. 15 scratch oneself. -n'waajile -n'aasula HHLL v. 15 scratch (the skin) deeply. -n'aaswiile -visyaavisya HHHLL v. 15 screw up the face before start to cry (of a child). -visyaaviisye -ceesa HHH v. 15 scrub the sole of the feet (usually with a stone); play (e.g., cards, dibaawu, etc). -ceesile -kutika HHL v. 15 scrub (the teeth). -kutiice -wuungulumya HHLLL v. 15 search for. -wuungulwiimye -soosa HHH v. 15 search for; look for; want. (also used as auxiliary). -soosile -javadika HHLL v. 15 search in vain; waste. -javadiice -waasa HHH v. 15 search thoroughly. -waasile -a viidi HHL num. second. nkuuca HLL adv. second day after tomorrow. kaaviidi HHHHL adv. second time. wu- mbaala LLL n. 14 secrecy; thievishness. wu- vala LL n. 14 secret liaison (amour). mavinovino LLLLL adv. secretly. ma- ticiita LLLL n. 6 secrets. -wona HH v. 15 see; be of opinion; feel (have a feeling of). -weeni *-bÂn- lu- suuci HHH n. 11 seed of "spear-grass". N- daanga LLL n. 10 cucumber seeds. N- beeca LLL n. 10 seeds in a fruit. N- beele HHH n. 10 seeds in a fruit. nombenaawo LLHLL n. 9 seeds of "Black Jack" (Bidens Pilosa); "Cobbler's Pegs". (lit: s/he also). suuci HHH n. 10 seeds os "spear grass". cilolele; ciloleelele LHHLLHHHLL adv. seeing; overseeing, superintending. ngweleete LLLL adv. seeing through; clear an obstruction (as a pipe, the bore of a gun). -paala HHH v. 15 seek after (esp. women); hunt; pay a call; visit; leave one's home and settle elsewhere; invade. -paasile -dii- -loya HL v. 15 seek for a husband. -loyiiye -aambudila LLHLL v. 15 seek for the scent (of a dog, but it may be used figuratively). -jaambudiile -aambÂdisya -dii- -peembecesya HHLLL v. 15 seek reconciliation. -peembeceesye -vaangala HHLL v. 15 seem; resemble. -vangeele -vÂÂngasya -tuundumasya HHLLL v. 15 bend; segregate; isolate; ostracize; quarantine. -tuundumeesye -sumula HHL v. 15 seize; capture; take by force; dispossess; expropriete. -sumwiile -kamula HHL v. 15 seize, take hold of. -kamwiile -kÂmÂsya wu- kaanduluuma LLLLLL n. 14 self-reliance; self-sufficiency; self-conceit. N- bweela HLL n. 10 self-seeded plants (esp. corn or sorghum; plants of corn replacing those destroyed by e.g., drought ("supplies"). -syeene LHL pron. -self/-selves. -suumisya HHLL v. 15 sell. -suumiisye -dii- -vaanga HLL v. 15 sell oneself (e.g., as a prostitute); formerly, sell oneself into slavery. -vaanjile wu- suungo LLL n. 14 semen. ma- sweeswe LLL n. 3 semi-boldeness leaving a crest; cotton teased ready for spinning. n- kuya HL n. 3 semsem; a sp. of millet, white grain, short stems. -tuma HH v. 15 order; send (a person). -tumile *-tÂm- -tumisya HHL v. 15 send (e.g., a parcel). -tumiisye *-tÂm- -ciingamisya HHLLL v. 15 send an escort or refreshment to meet a visitor. -ciingamiisye ma- ate LL n. 6 sense, intelligence; meaning. lu- neene LHL n. 11 sensitiveness; "touchiness". lu- waamba HLL n. 11 sensitivity to cold. -kaanyula HHLL v. 15 separate; force open. -kaanywiile -gopolanya HHLL v. 15 separate two or more things from one another; explain. -gopoleenye -peembenula HHLLL v. 15 separate two things forming a gap; open (a box). -peembenwiile -lekaanganya HHHLL v. 15 separate two people fighting. -lekaangeenye *-dÂk- -tumicila HHLL v. 15 serve another person. -tumiciile -tasya HL v. 15 set a big price; refuse to reduce the price asked. -tasiisye -tega HH v. 15 set (a trap); cock a gun; cast a net. -tesile -menyania HHLL v. 15 set at variance. -menyeenie *-mÂny- -komesya HHL v. 15 set at varianve. -komeesye -somecesya HHLL v. 15 set (dogs) on game. -someceesye -kweelemecesya HHLLLL v. 15 set dogs on game, intruders, etc. -kweelemeceesye -tyaakalasya HHLLL v. 15 set down carelessly. -tyaakaleesye -taamika HHLL v. 15 set down; cause to live at a certain place; settle; have the first intercourse following a child birth. -taamiice -pupulusya HHLL v. 15 set fire to grass (bush) prematurely i.e., while too green to burn completely; rost superficially green corn. -pupulwiisye -koongola HHLL v. 15 set free game from a trap; borrow, hire. -koongweele -kÂÂngosya -kapila HHL v. 15 set (of sun); dive into water. -kapiile -vigula HHL v. 15 set off (start); be in motion (of a "caravan"); start moving; depart. -vigwiile -kweelemecesya HHLLLL v. 15 set dog(s) on game, intruders, etc. -kweelemeceesye -menyanisya HHLL v. 15 set on to fight. -menyaniisye -tipila HHL v. 15 set (sun or moon). -tipiile -iimika LLHL v. 15 set upright. -jiimiice kudii! HLL ideop. setting a fire; starting a journey. ma- pokolanyo LLLL n. 6 settlement by arbitration. ci- syuungula LLHL n. 7 sexual impotence; sterility. mpalapaca LLLL adv. seventh day after tomorrow. ci- laala HHH n. 7 severe drought. ma- sakatuumbo HHLLL n. 6 severe intestinal pain; colic. -soneelela HHHLL v. 15 sew on a patch; two pieces of cloths. -soneeleele -tota HH v. 15 sew; rivet; fasten together (as by screws or nails); stab. -totile -kwiinya HHH v. 15 sew tucks or gathers in cloth. -kwiinyile -toteelela HHHLL v. 15 sew up tightly. -toteeleele ci- kululu HHL n. 7 sexual intercourse. -toombana HHLL v. 15 have sexual intercourse. -toombeene -tÂÂmbanya *-tÂmb- ci- iwudiidi LHLHL n. 7 shade. ci- wudiidi HLHL n. 7 shade. ci- vaambo LHL n. 7 shafing by clothes between the legs; "Dhobie-itch". -ndiingwiina HHLLL v. 15 shake; be loose. -ndiingwiinile -ndÂÂngwiinya -tuunguunya HHLLL v. 15 shake; cause another to move elsewhere. -tuungunyiisye -suukuunya HHLLL v. 15 shake, loosen (esp. by wrenching); intimidate (by threats, etc.). -suukuunyiisye -kusaangusa HHHLL v. 15 shake; mix by shaking; begin a quarrel. -kusaangwiise -teengaanya HHLLL v. 15 shake; move (articles); wag. -teenganyiisye -kun'uunda HHLL v. 15 shake out or beat out dust; beat dew off the grass. -kun'uundile -mosola HHL v. 15 shake the buttocks when walking (esp. women). -mosweele -tiingamika HHLLL v. 15 shake, wobble. -tiingamwiice caanja LLL adv. shaking hands and then clapping them. nguunguungu! LLLLL ideop. shaking, shivering; stocky of figure. ngulengule LLLL ideop. shaking, shivering , trembling. N- beeta HHH n. 10 shallow winnowing baskets. soni LH n. 10 shame; bashfulness. -a soni HH adj. shameful. -sepa HH v. 15 shape with an adze; carve (e.g., masks, sculptures, etc.). -sepile -sapulana HHLL v. 15 share out among a number. -sapuleene -sÂpÂlanya -sapudila HHLL v. 15 share with another. -sapudiile mwaagava HHHH adv. sharing out. wu- sapulanye HHLL n. 14 sharing out. siya LH n. 9 Sharp's Antelope. -noola HHH v. 15 sharpen. -noosile -saanja HHH v. 15 sharpen a tool (esp. a hoe) by hammering the edge; lay poles side by side (for a bed, bridge, platform). -saanjile vaandula HHLL v. 15 sharpen by hammering the edge of an iron tool. -vaandwile vÂÂndusya -vatika HHL v. 15 sharpen by rubbling (e.g., a knife, razor on strop); rub flat or smooth; rub in (e.g., oil on skin). -vatiice *-bÂt- -kwaangwaasya HHLLL v. 15 sharpen; chatter. -kwaangwaasiisye -soongola HHLL v. 15 sharpen to a point. -soongweele -pyoolola HHLL v. 15 sharpen to a point; end a song. -pyoolweele -a kutema HHH adj. sharpened (of any cutting instrument). wu- teme HL n. 14 sharpness. -temaangulanya HHHLLL v. 15 shatter. -temaanguleenye -kaasa HHH v. 15 shatter; break in pieces; smash; ravage (a country, a village). -kaasile -meta HH v. 15 shave. -metile -myoola HHH v. 15 shave. -myoosile -mooga HHH v. 15 shave (any part of the body). -moojile -sijidila HHLL v. 15 shave round the edge of the hair. -sijidiile nkan'aanda LHLL adv. shaving all round the edges of the hair. masweeswe LLLL adv. shaving the hair in a sinuous outline across the forehead. ma- kalamuka LLLL n. 6 shaving the head above the forehead. lu- pala HH n. 11 head completely shaved. agonile kuweesi LLHHLHHH idiom. she is menstruating. -swaaswaagula HHLLLL v. 15 shell (e.g., an egg, peas, beans); tell the whole story. -swaaswaagwiile ci- kweengwe HHH n. 7 Shelley's Francolin. ci- koopa LLL n. 7 shield. -vala HH v. 15 shine (esp. of the sun). -vasile mudimudi HLLL ideop. shining; sparkling. -nguunguunda HHLLL v. 15 shiver. -nguunguundile -nduundumila HHHLL v. 15 shiver, as with cold. -nduunduawiile -pakanila HHLL v. 15 shoot game already wounded by another; find game in a trap set by another. -pakaniile -goombela HHLL v. 15 shoot; parry a blow. -goombeele c- aendamaale LLLLLL n. 7 shooting at aim taking. -jiipi LHL adj. short. ma- n'oomba LLL n. 6 short feathers; fur. ma- jaani HLL n. 6 short grass; leaves. di- kaale HHH n. 5 short grass on a plain; an honest face; an "open countenance". n'- jiina LLL n. 3 short hair; a fresh growth of hair; "stubble". y- iimbo LLL n. 8 short lengths of poles placed step-wise on a path leading to a site of a girls' initiation cermony as a warning to the unauthorized. kataasi LHLL adv. short time ago (today); recently. c- ave LL n. 7 short tough grass characteristic of upland regions. -iipiya LLHL v. 15 shorten. -jiipiiye w- iipi LHL n. 14 shortness. ndendenga HHH ideop. shortness of cloths (esp. dress, skirt and shorts) on the body, involving possible exposure; scantly clad. -aamiila LLHLL v. 15 shout at. -jaamiisile -laalaatila HHLLLL v. 15 shout at; rail at. -laataatiile -guuta HHH v. 15 shout; cry out (esp. when hit). -guutile -gumiila HHLL v. 15 shout; scream. -gumiisile ci- kuuwo LHL n. 7 shouting (of joy). -n'anyan'anya HHLL v. 15 show a glimpse of something to another and then put it away; tantalize. -n'anyan'eenye -n'wiinaambuka HHLLLL v. 15 show fight; be agressive. -n'wiinaambwiice -senya HH v. 15 show the teeth. -senyile -leludila HHLL v. 15 show the whites of the eyes, as in dancing. -leeludiile kokosaa! HHHH ideop. showing the teeth. lelu! HL ideop. showing the whites of the eyes. sokoso HHH n. 10 shrill clamour. -n'on'oondala HHHLL v. 15 shrink; shrivel up; contract. -n'on'oondeele -n'Ân'ÂÂndasya -nyonyoondala HHHLL v. 15 shrivel; shrink. -nyonyoodeele saanda LHL n. 9 shroud. -kotocesya HHLL v. 15 shrug the shoulder at. -kotoceesye -tetema HHL v. 15 shudder. -teteeme -tÂtÂmya matiindiva LHHHH adv. (shuffling along) on the knees. -pulanya HHL v. 15 shut an umbrella. -puleenye -wugala HHL v. 15 shut; close (e.g., a door). -wugeele -wÂgÂsya *-bèg- -wugadisya HHLL v. 15 shut fast; close tight. -wugadiisye -meteelela HHHLL v. 15 shave round the edge of the hair. -meteeleele N- badi HL n. 9 side. ncisiseengwe LLLLL adv. sideways. cikaakadiika LLLHLHL adv sideways; aslant; awry. ca ncisagaambadi HLHHHHL adv. sidewise. -peeta HHH v. 15 sift flour. -peetile -senyeenda HHLL v. 15 sift out the coarse grains of flour for final pounding. -senyeendile -iisya LHL v. 15 sigh. This verb can also be trasnslated as "be" when used with psychological or emotional nouns as in the following examples: ya kwiisya canaasa, ya kwiisya soni, etc.: it's a pity, it's a shame, etc. -jiisiisye -sayina HHL v. 15 sign one's name. -sayiine -sÂyÂnisya -juba HH v. 15 sign up (daily job ticket). -jubile ma- veengu LLL n. 6 signs of insanity. ma- wondewoonde HLHLL n. 6 signs (trampled grass, etc.) of the recent presence of game, birds, etc., or of a struggle. ma- wuluwuute HHLLL n. 6 signs (trampled grass, etc.) of the recent presence of game, birds, etc., or of a struggle. jii! HL ideop. silence or of being silent. ncaluumo LLHL adv. similarly; likewise, moreover. mwa manduunji, HHLLL adv. simultaneously; face to face; accidentally. maluudi, mwa LLHLH adv. simultaneously; face to face; accuracy of aim. -lemwecesya HHLL v. 15 sin against. -lemweceesye pa- (ku)tiipo LHHL conj. since; because; seeing that. citaandiidile LHHLLLL adv. since; dating from; ever since; henceforth; hitherto. pakuti(po) LLHL conj since; seeing that; because. -iimba HHH v. 15 sing; tell (a story); judge (in a case-at-law). -jiimbile -tyaaka HHH v. 15 singe; burn the bush. -tyaacile cimo cimo LLLL adv. singly; one by one; apart. -wowocelwa HHLL v. 15 sink down; give way; come undone (e.g., od a knot). -wowoceelwe -tuumbucila HHLLL v. 15 sink; get into water; drown; be too short; flood (of a river). -tuumbuciile titititi! LHHH ideop. sinking. -dii- -teenga HLL v. 15 sit a la"tailor" or "Turkish" fashion (e.g,. before fire); keep far apart the legs while sitting. -teenjile -teteva HHL v. 15 sit down with a bump (unexpectidly). -teteeve -tÂtÂya -nyoosomala HHLLL v. 15 sit on hams. -nyoosomeele -taama HHH v. 15 sit; sit down; stay; live; reside. -teemi -tÂÂmika -wutamila HHLL v. 15 sit (upon eggs, of the hen). -wutamiile -wÂtÂmisya -taamidicila HHLLLL v. 15 sit with the buttocks on the ground (as opposed to squatting on the heels); to stay a very long time in one place. -taamidiciile -tÂÂmidicisya -togowala HHLL v. 15 sit with the legs widely apart. -togoweele -tÂgÂwasya nyomwa! LL ideop. sitting apart. suga! LL ideop. sitting on something raised from the ground (chair, rock). nsuusa LHL adv. sitting on the hams; squatting. ngundeende LLLL ideop. sitting still and silent. mpelevele HHHH adv. sixth day after tomorrow. N- buuva LHL n. 9 size. wu- kulu HL n. 14 size; greatness. wu- seepa LLL n. 14 size or age of a young animal; a binder in which to carry a child on the back. wu- kuungwi LLL n. 14 skill; good taste. wu- palu LH n. 14 skill in hunting or trapping. -iilula LLHL v. 15 skim. -jiilwiile -iimbula LLHL v. 15 skim off. -jiimbwiile -teepuula HHLLL v. 15 skim off; flutter; wave about. -teepuusile -tetekula HHLL v. 15 skim off; steal in large quantity. -tetekwiile -tÂtÂkusya ma- syuucila HHLL n. 6 skin eruptions; scabbed ulcers; water dripping from trees, caves, etc. ma- njepele LLL n. 6 skin hanging in folds. -tyaala HHH v. 15 skip (dance) about; dodge; "duck" (to avoid a blow or missile); disavow; deny (an accusation); dance. -tyaasile -toondoya HHLL v. tr. 15 slacken, loosen; relieve. -toondweeye wu- sakadiwu LHHL n. 14 irascibility; "touchiness; slackness; indilligence; sloth; carelessness. ci- siimba HHL n. 7 slag from smelting furnace; the active principle of medicine or charm; an ultimate cause. ma- nyeelanyeela HHLHLL n. 6 slag of a furnace; cinders; sparks (e.g., from an anvil). ma- ceka HL n. 6 slags of iron-ore used as small shots. wu- kadidi LLL n. 14 slander. wu- kadyoodi LLLL n. 14 slander. wu- kapaangapaanga LLLLLLL n. 14 slander; bad advice; corruption of morals (by leading astray). wu- gogodi LLL n. 14 slander; betrayal; turning "King's evidence". -namanila HHLL v. 15 slander; spread false reports. -n'amaniile -gwapula HHL v. 15 slash with a knife, scythe, sword, etc. -gwapwiile kapoolo LLHL n. 1b slave. wu- kapoolo LHHL n. 14 slavery. lu- gono LL n. 11 sleep. -gona HH v. 15 sleep; lie down. -gonile -gÂnÂka *gÂn- gwesiigwesi LLLLL adv. sleepily; only half awake. wu- kaseleengo LLLLL n. 14 slender. -a tepaatepa HLLHL adj. slender and pliable. ci- leenje LLL n. 7 slenderness. nenganenga HHHH ideop. slenderness; flabbiness or fluidity. siindi LLL adv. silent and apart; remaining in seclusion. -dii- -nyeenya HLL v. 15 slice oneself; cut oneself. -nyeenyile -kokonya HHL v. tr. 15 slide. -kokweenye -selema HHL v. 15 slide along; drag oneself along. -seleeme -sÂlÂmya -kokona HHL v. 15 slide the buttocks on the ground or on a pole. -kokweena -kÂkÂnya l- ogo HH n. 11 slime. daande HLL n. 9 slime (e.g., of fish or snail). -polomoka HHLL v. 15 slip off (esp. a piece of cloths, from waist downward). -polomweece -pÂlÂmosya -seleleka HHLL v. 15 slip or slide; totter; be on point of falling. -seleleece -telemuka HHLL v. 15 slip; slide; abort (of a woman). -telemwiice -tÂlÂmusya -tyaalaambuka HHLLLL v. 15 slip up. -tyaalaambwiice -peendama HHLL v. 15 slop; slant; decline. -peendeeme -pÂÂndamika -kweendusya HHLL v. 15 slop; slant; place or do anything obliquely. -kweendwiisye citete LLL adv. slow to anger; hesitation. mboleembole LLLHL adv. slowly; gently; steadly. ka- sopela HLL n. 12 small bag for carrying odds and ends; a short ramrod; a small boy. ci- sakata HHL n. 7 small bundle of grass for thatching. N- buutu LLL n. 10 small bundles of grass for thatching; first row stem down for the eaves, others stem up; a scrophulariaceous tree (Halleria ligustrifolia). N- diikwi HLL n. 10 small drums. -nnoono LHL adj. small; little; a few; few. -noondi HHH adj. small; little (size). buluusi LHLL n. 9 small lizards which frequent houses. nakatakaka LLLLL n. 9 small red beads. ci- kwaape LLL n. 7 small red beads. ka- pwe H n. 12 small red beads. wu- laangadi HHHH n. 14 small red berries having a black cap, used as beads (fruit of a creeper of the same name). wu- laangave LLLL n. 14 small red berries having a black cap, used as beads (fruit of a creeper of the same name). ma- disaawo LHHL n. 6 small shot. -naandi LHL adj. small (sing. and plur.); only, a few (plur.) ka- kolon'ombe LLLL n. 12 small tusk of ivory. mi- tala LL n. 4 small water-pots. N- duvi HL n. 10 small-pox. wu- naandi HHH n. 14 smallness. wu- noondi HHH n. 14 smallness. -swaanya HHH v. 15 smash or crush to bits. -swaanyile -swanyaanda HHLL v. 15 smash, reduce to powder . -swanyaandile -kosola HHL v. 15 smash up (e.g., bones); husk (beans); pound to a pulp; shine brightly, blaze. -kosweele tumuu! LLH ideop. smashing; sacking (a village, in war). -pakala HHL v. intr. 15 smear. -pageele -pÂgÂsya *-pÂk- -pakasya HHL v. tr. 15 smear another with oil, soap, etc; anoint. -pakeesye -tipaasya HHLL v. 15 smear on; stroke. -tipaasiisye -nakania HHLL v. 15 smear with grease. -nakeenie -nuusya HLL v. 15 smell at; sniff. -nuusiisye -nuunjiila HHLLL v. 15 smell sweetly. -nunjiisile citoonde LLLH adv. smelling as the billy-goat. cinuusya LHLL adv. smelling the ball at the end of a ball-game when one side has beaten the other. -mweetuudila HHLLLL v. 15 smile. -meetuudiile mweetuu! LLLL ideop. smiling; smilingly. cimwemwe LLL adv. smilingly; laughingly; chuckling to oneself. dy- osi HH n. 5 smoke. -tutumya HHL v. 15 smoke. -tutwiimye peepeelela HHLLLL v. 15 smoke out (e.g., field-mice, bees). -peepeeleele toloo! HLL ideop. (smoke) rising vertically. tidididi LHHH adv. smooth; highly polished; finely ground. -sita HH v. 15 smoothe (as by ironing); iron; press. -sitile -sopoolela HHHLL v. 15 smoothe or pull into shape; preen the feather (of a bird). (Better the reflexive -dii-). -sopooleele -tidisya HHL v. 15 smoothe, polish; plane (wood). -tidiisye -siilala HHLL v. 15 smoulder; go out (of fire); extinguish (fire). -siileele -sÂÂlasya nnaandadi LLLH adv. smouldering (of fire); brooding; reopening a closed subject. -tecetula HHLL v. 15 snap across. -tecetwiile -nokosoka HHLL v. intr. 15 snap across; fall in torrents (of rain). -nokosweece -simanya HHL v. 15 snap (of a dog). -simeenye -kalamusya HHLL v. 15 snatch away. -kalamwiisye -kolopola HHLL v. 15 snatch away. -kolopweele -soombola HHLL v. 15 snatch away. -soombweele -swiipula HHLL v. 15 snatch away; pull out by force. -swiipwiile -kwaakula HHLL v. 15 snatch away; rob. -kwaakwiile -iisamula LLHLL v. 15 sneeze. -jiisamwiile mw- isamulo LHLH n. 3 sneeze. -suusiila HHLLL v. 15 sniff, snuffle. -suusiisile -komela HHL v. 15 snore; secure a hoe in its handle by tapping the latter on a stone; hit with hammer. -komeele *-kÂm- -pemeelela HHHLL v. 15 snort. -pemeeleele -suga HH v. 15 snort. -sujile -koloma HHL v. 15 snort; snore; growl; speak very loudly; "bellow". -kolweeme -kÂlÂmya *-pÂÂm- kuti LL conj. so that; that. ca kuti; caati HHHHHH adv. so that; that; such (a thing). anoono; nyoono LHLLHLL n. 1a so-and-so. caati ni caati HHHHHHH pron. 7 so-and-so (impersonal); such-and-such. nyoono HLL n. 9 so-and-so; "what's-the-name?"; "what-do-you-call-it?". -pwa H v. 15 soak away or dry up (of water); become low (of a stream); settle (of earth, flour and the like); become thin; be unsatisfied (after a meal). -pweele -pwÂesya -saawula HHLL v. 15 soak into clean water in order to clean the surf (when washing dishes, cloths, etc.). -saawiile sabuuni LHLL n. 9 soap. -kwiikwiitika HHLLLL v. 15 sob. -kwiikwiitiice n- seese LLH n. 3 sociability; joviality; gallantry. towaa! LLL ideop. soft and pulpy (of fruit). powapowa LLHL ideop. soft (as one can fell by squeezing with the finger (e.g., bread. juicy fruit, a pillow, etc.). ci- visivisi LLLL n. 7 soft damp ground; food only half cooked. -ooloya LLHL v. 15 soften. -joolweye -toondovela HHLLL v. 15 soften torwards (of a person); forgive partly. -toondoveele nyeweenyewe LLLLL ideop. softness (like sponge). di- itaka LLL n. 5 soil; earth. di- tuuto HHH n. 5 soil hoed into a heap covering the roots of the plants (e.g., flower bed). ma- vinovino LLLL n. 6 solo a solo dance. -goombokolanya HHLLLL v. 15 solve a problem; resolve a difficulty; interfere as a mediator. -goombokoleenye kala LH adv. old days; long ago (in years). n- sopelo LLL n. 3 something extra added to clinch a bargain. N- baasa LLL n. 10 something obtained for nothing; loot. ma- n'anin'ani HHHH n. 6 something out of the common. papadi LLH adv. somewhere. panakaava LHLHL adv. soon; afterwards; some time ago (in minutes). c- osi HH n. 7 soot. c- eenjelele LLLLL n. 7 soot hanging in threads from roof; long hair of an animal including hackles and mane (except mane of lion). di- icile LHL n. 5 soot on a pot. -peembeeka HHLLL v. 15 soothe; appease. -peembeesiisye -pÂÂmbeesya -myaalasya HHLL v. 15 soothe, quieten. -myaaleesye -luundanya HHLL v. 15 sort out and arrange; edit; classify. -luundeenye *-dÂnd- -guungumila HHLLL v. 15 sound hollow; rumble. -guungumiile -sona HH v. 15 sound (of a bugle or horn); become famous; sew. -sonile ndodii! LHH ideop. sound of dripping. pidividii! LLLLL ideop. sound of drumming. dii! LL ideop. sound of falling. tokotoko HHHH ideop. sound of water beginning to boil. kubwii! LLH ideop. sound of water lapping. gwebede! HHH ideop. sound produced by anyhing (esp. metal) falling to the ground. ngoo HH ideop. sound produced when a piece of metal is beaten against another or a stone. go...go...go!... HHH ideop. sound produced when knocking the door. di!...di!...di!... LLL ideop. sound produced when pounding, stamping, drumming, etc. cweee! HHL ideop. sound produced when sizzling (e.g., a hot iron) or tearing a piece of paper or cloth; aching pain. -paanda HHH v. 15 sow; plant; plant seeds; dispense (mix or prepare). -paandile *-pÂnd- ci- patwe LL n. 7 sp. of mashroom. ci- sweeswe HHH n. 7 sp. of swallow. c- aanya LHL n. 7 space between the higher front teeth, otherwise regular; it is considered a point of beauty (especially in women). N- daamba LLH n. 9 sparks flying in a forge. -aamba HHH v. 15 speak about; mean; refer to. -gaambile -pipidisya HHLL v. 15 speak at a person; speak by allusions, intelligible only to the person addressed. -pipidiisye -taambalasya HHLLL v. 15 speak at great length. -taambaleesye -valavaandula HHLLLL v. 15 speak at great length; hoe out of line; notch; cut a chip out (of a wood). -valavaandwiile -leesya HLL v. 15 speak clearly or intelligibly; repeat accurately. -leesiisye -n'amwita HHL v. 15 speak confusedly; be incoherent (as just awakened from sleep); be quarrelsome. -n'amwiite -sogoda HHL v. 15 speak (esp. disparagingly) of the absent; backbite. -sogweede -dii- -saala HLL v. 15 speak for oneself; (esp.) act as one's own advocate in court; offer an excuse. -saasile -nonoceya HHLL v. 15 speak in a loud tone; do anything in an exaggerated manner; impress on one; explain clearly. -nonoceeye -taanga yitaagu HHHHLHL v. 15 speak in proverbs; puzzle. -taanjile... -taambiila HHLLL v. 15 speak of; mention. -taambiisile -kodiga HHL v. 15 speak or sing very well (esp. as regards enunciation). -kodiije -veeceta or -veleceta HHLLLHHLL v. 15 speak; scold. -veeceete or -veleceete *-bÂd- -teetelecesya HHLLLL v. 15 speak slowly and ponderously (esp. in warning). -teeteleceesye -nyinya HH v. 15 speak to a person in a disapproving or disparaging manner; express disapproval of. -nyinyile -lumukula HHLL v. 15 speak weightly. -lumukwiile -syoomya HLL v. 15 speak with an accent; speak like a forigner; pronounce incorrectly. -syoomeesye mandiviindivi LLLLLL adv. (speaking) by allusion, in parables. n- seece LLH n. 3 speaking disparagingly of a person in his absence. ciniin'a LLLH adv. speaking in "riddles" (e.g., by allusions) so as not to be understood by a third person; talk at a person. cimeeme LLHL adv. (speaking) with stammer; hesitantly. -vaambiidila HHLLLL v. 15 stretch the skin of a drum. -vaambiidiile -matika HHL v. 15 throw mud in applying the first coat to a wall; stick. -matiice lu- vilo LL n. 11 speed; a race. -siinda HHH v. 15 spend at least one night; overeat; pare the nails (fingers or toes); prolong a visit; sleep well; "Have a good night"; go aground (boat). -siindile wu- taataambudi LLLLLH n. 14 spider's web. wu- suundi HLL n. 14 spiked or "cat-tailed" Millet (P. spiratum). n- ceveele LLLL n. 3 spiked or "cattailed" millet (P. spiratum). -syuunga HHH v. 15 spin round; twist the body; hover. -syuunjile ndeendeela HHHHL adv. spinning round. citiitiila LHHHHL adv. spinning round in a dance. ma- siinga LLL n. 6 spirals (e.g., strands of rope, threads of a screw). ma- neemba LHL n. 6 spirits of the dead. -suuna HHH v. 15 spit out. -suunile ma- ta H n. 6 spittle; saliva. -miisila HHLL v. 15 splash. -miisiile *-mÂÂûg- -kupaangupa HHHLL v. 15 splash about. -kupaangwiipe -kÂpÂÂngupya -dii- -kupaanjila HLLLL v. 15 splash oneself when bathing. -kupaanjiile -kapicila HHLL v. 15 splash or throw water about. -kapiciile -siinjila HHLL v. 15 splice; make a detour. -siinjiile -tiimbidisya HHLLL v. 15 splice (rope). -tiimbidisye -gaangula HHLL v. tr. 15 split. -gaangwiile -saasaamwanya HHLLLL v. 15 split and open out (a fish or bird) for drying or cooking (spatchcock). -saasaamweenye -geenga HHH v. tr. 15 split (fish or fowl) down the back and lay open; spatchcock. -geenjile -vaangula HHLL v. 15 split open (e.g., as in shelling peas); open up a path or a road. -vaangwiile -kokosola HHLL v. intr. 15 split or break into pieces. -kokosweele -kalula HHL v. 15 split or break nearly through (as in straightening a pole for building purposes); separate the things; strike a path in the bush; explain; hoe up to the boundary of another garden. -kalwiile -valula HHL v. 15 split up (e.g., bamboo). -valwiile -sala HH v. 15 split up (specially firewood); strike (of lightning). -sasile -nyeesanya HHLL v. tr. 15 split up; tear into strips; unravel -nyeeseenye cecena! HHH ideop. spliting apart; threaten showing the teeth (as the fierce animals when ready to attack). cena! LH ideop. spliting open. nyelenyeesya HHHLL n. 9 splitting of the skin between the toes. -oonaanga LLHLL v. 15 spoil; wast; destroy. -joonaasile -kalavila HHLL v. 15 spoil (water or food) by introducing dirty hand(s) into its container; contaminate; be inconsistent. -kalaviile ma- wuwuuto LLLL n. 6 spoor and damaged crops in a garden. -pete HL adj. spotted. sokolokoko LLLLL adj. spotted; speckled. nsono LL n. 1b spouse. ci- siimbiti HHLL n. 7 spp. of Combretum. -dii- -tiniingula HLLLL v. 15 sprain. -tiniingwiile di- tiniingu LLLL n. 5 sprain. -pyokonyola HHLL v. 15 sprain or twist (a joint). -pyokonyweele -waanda HHH v. 15 spread (a news or a fashion); be common; be prevalent, rife. -waandile -eenesya LLHL v. tr. 15 spread a report; proclaim; suffice; satisfy. -jeeneesye -taandika HHLL v. 15 spread (e.g., bed, mat, table-cloth). -taandiice -taandagala HHLLL v. 15 spread (e.g., table-cloth). -taandageele -taambala HHLL v. 15 spread (of a plant). -taambeele -tÂÂmbasya -takanya HHL v. 15 spread (of an ulcer or stain). -takeenye -aasasya LLHL v. 15 spread (of four ) out to dry. -jaaseesye *-yÂd- -aanika LLHL v. 15 spread out to dry in sun. -jaaniice *-yÂnik- -kolopoka HHLL v. 15 spring forward; jump out. -kolopweece -javaluka HHLL v. 15 spring to the feet; get up quickly. -javalwiice -jÂvÂlusya -walawaasya HHLLL v. 15 sprinkle; fall lightly (of rain); patch a roof with grass. -walawaasiisye -pemeendela HHHLL v. 15 sprinkle with the hand. -pemeendeele -pÂmÂÂndesya -mela HH v. 15 sprout. -metile -tuutuusya HHLLL v. 15 sprout out of the ground. -tuutuusiisye -sipuka HHL v. 15 sprout; put forth leaves; originate; grow (of a child) ; occur to one; spring into one's mind. -spwiice magoomba LLHL adv. squarely. -nyonyomala HHLL v. 15 squat, sit on the hams. -nyonyomeele n'wee, n'wee! LLHH ideop. squeaking (e.g., branches in a wind). -dii- -nyelesya HLL v. 15 squeeze oneself through a narrow or small opening. -nyeleesye -pyoonyola HHLL v. 15 squeeze out content (e.g., of fruit); bruise. -pyoonyweele -pyÂÂnyosya -nyeleta HHL v. 15 squeeze through a narrow opening. -nyeleete -nyÂlÂsya -pana HH v. 15 squeeze; torture squeezing the testicles; grasp, grip, clasp. -panile -minya HH v. 15 squeeze; wring. (The idea of extraction is implicit). -minyile pyeetete! HHHH ideop. squeezing or flattening out. pyee! LH ideop. squeezing; very tight; taking a handful; sweeping; hold tightly. koloondoo! HHHHH ideop. squirting. pesee! LLH ideop. squirting. pyee! HL ideop. squirting (splashing); sizzling. -copa HH v. 15 stab; jab; pedal. -copile -koosa HHH v. 15 stab, jab; poke in a hole with a stick. -koosile palatula HHLL v. 15 stab; make an opening in a cavity. -palawiile siimbo HLL n. 9 staff; a walking-stick; rod. ma- loonjela LLLL n. 6 stages of a journey. -ngwengweluka HHLL v. 15 stagger. -ngwengwelwiice -pepeluka HHLL v. 15 stagger about. -pepelwiice ma- sidiisidi HLLHL n. 6 stains (on cloth, skin, etc.). citaaka LLLH adv. stale; musty. -gwaavidicika HHLLLL v. 15 stalk. -gwaavidiciice -gwaaviidila HHLLLL v. 15 stalk. -gwaavidiile -kwaavila HHLL v. 15 stalk (game. an enemy, etc.). -kwaaviile ci- meeme LHL n. 7 stammering; stuttering. ma- kanyato LLL n. 6 stamping of feet as in dancing, or of an animal. -cidiwuka HHLL v. 15 stand up and leave the place suddenly say nothing to the others; change one's attitude towards another. -cidiwiice -cÂdÂwusya -nyoongolokoka HHLLLL v. 15 stand up heavily; creep away. -nyongoolokweece -gaadila HHLL v. 15 stare at. -gaadiile -iinamukuka LLHLLL v. 15 straighten oneself after stooping. -jiinamukwiice ngongondoo! LLLL ideop. staring. palaandaa! LHHHH ideop. staring. -taandila HHLL v. 15 start again from the beginning; repeat; do again; hesitate. -taandiile -tÂÂndisya -kutumula HHLL v. 15 start (an engine); splash water about. -kutumwiile -laavila HHLL v. 15 start early in the morning; visit in the morning. -laaviile yiingalamuu! LLLLLH ideop. start rolling over and over. -iilusya LLHL v. 15 startle. -jiilwiisye -ngalagaandula HHLLLL v. 15 startle. -ngalagaandwiile -ngÂlÂgaandusya -tojimya HHL v. 15 startle. -tojiimye -celewusya HHLL v. 15 startle; delay. -celewiisye -pwiipwiiganya HHLLLL v. 15 startle game. -pwiipwiigeenye -gudumusya HHLL v. 15 startle; start an engine. -gudumwiisye -kolotola HHLL v. 15 startle; tap out (e.g., dottle from a pipe); knock out with a blow; pick out from a cavity. -kolotweele -kÂlÂtosya ci- wuumbucilo LLLLL n. 7 startling one by a sudden appearance. w- iina LHL n. 14 state of being an orphan. wu- teje HL n. 14 state of being bandy-legged. wu- sigale HHL n. 14 state of being left behind or left over. di- suusa LLL n. 5 stature. -taamidisya HHLLL v. 15 stay a long time (hours). -taamidiisye -taviidisya HHHLL v. 15 stay some time. -taviidiisye -gwaandama HHLL v. 15 steal. -gwaandeeme -gwÂÂndamya -iiva HHH v. 15 steal. -jiiviile -tapa luunda HHHLL v. 15 steal another's ideas or invention; plagiarize. -tapile... -wawanya HHL v. 15 steal openly. -waweenye dii- pujuungu LLLL n. 5 steam; vapor; the warmth of fire. -ooloveka LLHLL v. 15 steep grain (as in making malt). -jooloveece -loveka HHL v. 15 steep in water; soak. -loveece -oongolela LLHLL v. 15 steer a straight course; straighten a tortous road or path; settle an argument or point at issue. -joongoleele ma- palasi LLL n. 6 stepping stones (e.g., in a stream or outside a hut used as a mosque). lu- wuta HH n. 11 sterility. -kamatana HHLL v. 15 stick together. -kamateene -kÂmÂtanya *-kÂmat- -paambikana HHLLL v. 15 stick together; be superimposed. -paambikeene -pÂÂmbikanya noninoni LLLL adv. stick with sweet. njiinjiinji LLLLL ideop. sticking up here and there (e.g., hill, tufts of grass). N- goloombe LLLL n. 10 sticks beaten together during a certain kind of dance and during the poison ordeal. ci- loongowaato LLLLLL n. 7 stiff clay used to plaster up holes or cracks in canoes or in walls. wu- kwiidi LLL n. 14 stiff (unstretchable) bark-cloth; toughness; rigidity. cijuumipe LHHLL adv. still carrying on (lit. still alive). ma- soombwaani HHLLL n. 6 stilts. wu- tididi LLL n. 14 stilts. wu- jiimi HHH n. 14 stinginess. wu- kaangajidi LLLLL n. 14 stinginess. viga LL n. 9 stinginess. wu- papa LL n. 14 stinginess; avarice. wu- gaga HL n. 14 stinginess, avarice, parsimony. lu- gagavi HHH n. 11 stinginess, miserliness. -nuunga HHH v. 15 stink. -nuunjile ma- nuungo LLL n. 6 stinks. -kologanya HHLL v. 15 stir (a liquid); interrupt. -kologeenye -pupukusa HHLL v. 15 stir beans while cooking. -pupukwiise -nyoongolecesya HHLLLL v. 15 stir grain in the mortar while pounding; clear the mouth of food with the tongue; fasten a waist-cloth firmly. -nyoongoleceesye -nyoongola HHLL v. 15 stir grain in the mortar while pounding; rotate the buttocks. -nyoongweele -kupa HH v. 15 stir (e.g., gruel or thin porridge). -kupile -wuundudila HHLLL v. 15 stir or shake in order to mix. -wuundudiile -wuga HH v. 15 stir (porridge) while adding the flour. -wusile -pulusya HHL v. 15 stir porridge whole fluid; stroke with the hand. -pulwiisye -nin'winicisya HHLLL v. 15 stir the grain in a mortar with the pestle while pounding; roll food about in the mouth as in enjoyment; relate clearly, speak to the point. -nin'winiciisye -tyaakula HHLL v. 15 stir to and from (e.g., porridge). -tyaakwiile -tyÂÂkusya -teengaanyika HHLLLL v. 15 stire (move); wriggle. -teengaanyiice -teewa HLL v. 15 stoop. -teewile -tuutuumbala HHLLLL v. 15 stoop. -tuutuumbeele -tuwungula HHLL v. 15 stoop. -tuwungwiile -tÂwÂngusya -kuunguna HHLL v. 15 stoop (as in passing under an obstacle). -kuungwiine -kÂÂngunya ngotamilo HHLH adv. stooping; bending the neck. -myaalala HHLL v. 15 stop crying; be quiet; be silent. -myaleele -myÂÂlasya cikaa! HLH adv. stop suddenly. tika! LL ideop. stop suddenly before filling completely. -gwaasya HLL v. 15 stow away out offsight; hide. -gwaasiisye -nyoloombola HHHLL v. 15 straight out (e.g., iron, cotton, thread). -nyoloombweele mapelemapele LLLLHH adv. straight through (without stopping). -nyamaangula HHHLL v. tr. 15 straighten. -nyamaangwiile -nyÂmÂÂngusya -oongosya LLHL v. 15 straighten. -joongweesye -oongola LLHL v. 15 straighten; straighten out; stretch. -joongweele -oongÂsya nkwaluula LLLL adv. straightly; directly. -suungula HHLL v. 15 strain. -suungwiile -jejema HHL v. 15 strain at stool. -jejeeme -jÂjÂmya -sulusya HHL v. 15 strain brine; cook and leach out the bitter taste (of cassava). -sulwiisye -n'unuunda HHLL v. 15 strain (filter) a liquid. -n'unuundile ma- swaani LHL n. 6 straws. ma- tiimbe LLL n. 6 stream gardens. wu- cidi LL n. 14 strength. ma- cidi LL n. 6 strength. lu- mbiidi LHL n. 11 strength of character; fame. -piindamukula HHLLLL v. 15 stretch. -piindamukwiile -pÂÂndamukusya -tinula HHL v. 15 stretch joints (untill they "crack" - a form of massage). -tinwiile -dii- -joongola HHLL v. 15 stretch one's limbs; "go for a constitutional". -joongweele -dii- -miniingula HLLLL v. 15 stretch oneself , esp. when sitting. -miniingwiile -dii- -minyula HLL v. 15 stretch oneself; twist the body in dancing. -minywiile -taambadisya HHLLL v. 15 stretch out. -taambadiisye -vidigula HHLL v. 15 stretch out (e.g., unmake a ball of thread). -vidigwiile -kun'uundika HHHLL v. 15 stride along; walk quickly, "step out"; be stiff with cold. -kun'uundiice -tagala HHL v. 15 stride; take a long etride. -tageele wu- visi HH n. 14 strife; greeneness; rawness; unripeness; fertility (of a woman). -cenula HHL v. 15 strike a woman. -cenwiile -kunula HHL v. 15 strike, beat. -kunwiile -kÂnÂsya -puuta HHH v. 15 strike; beat; hit. -puutile -koma HH v. 15 strike, beat; pay (tax); reach, extend (esp. of distribution). -komile -nyeesya HLL v. 15 strike; hit. -nyeesiisye -tiimba HHH v. 15 strike; hit; touch; nudge, poke in the ribs. -tembile -twaanga HHH v. 15 strike with a fist; boast. -twaanjile -pomoonda HHLL v. 15 strike with the fist. -pomoondile -kuunga HHH v. 15 string (a bow, a musical instrument, a bed); carry a pole between two men. -kuunjile -tuunga HHH v. 15 string (e.g., beads). -tuunjile N- duunje HHL n. 9 string on which beads are threaded. N- duungatuunga LLLLLL n. 9 stringing flowers to make a necklace. ma- loombola HHLL n. 6 strings or beads hanging from the head. -putukula HHLL v. 15 strip corn from the cob. -putujiile -pÂtÂkusya -kotola HHL v. tr.. 15 strip off (a barka); make a bark-cloth. -kotwceele -kÂtÂsya -kujuukula HHHLL v. 15 strip off a covering (e.g., bark, flesh from bone) with the hands. -kujuukwiile -gwaagula HHLL v. 15 strip off (bark, skin, etc.). -gwaagwiile -kweesaambula HHLLLL v. 15 strip off (corn stalks). -kweesaambwiile -kowola HHL v. 15 strip off (e.g., bark); abrase the skin. -koweele -pulula HHL v. 15 strip off (e.g., beads, leaves); unthread (a needle). -pulwiile -pÂlÂsya -tuva HH v. 15 strip off (skin, bark). -tuvile ma- leemba LHL n. 6 stripes; lines. ma- vala HH n. 6 stripes (or spots) on cloth. n- seese LLL n. 3 strips of meat dried; biltong. sidiya LLL n. 9 strong calico. samaani LHLL n. 9 strong drill calico; use; utility; function. kaanganika HHLLL adv. strongly; forcibly. koombe LLL n. 9 Strophanthus: a climbing plant from which arrow-poison is made. -saanda HHH v. 15 struggle in death agony (esp. a bird or animal); kick backward. -saandile -dii- -temanya HLL v. 15 strut, swagger. -temeenye ci- siinde HHH n. 7 stubble (of grass, sugar-cane, corne stalk, etc.). -gwebedesya HHLL v. 15 stumble onto something that produces metalic sound. -gwebedeesye -guunda HHH v. 15 stumble; run over; bump into. -guundile ci- siilu LHL n. 7 stupid person; fool person. wu- seeva LLL n. 14 stupidity. wu- siilu LHL n. 14 stupidity; cadging; sponging. w- oondokoso LLLLL n. 14 stupidity; the doped condition caused by smoking the Indian Hemp; utter exhaustion. si- pref. 10 subject and object marker. ju- pref. 1 subject marker. a- pref. 2 subject marker; also affixed to children's names. -ku- L pref. subject marker of the impersonal ugwe "one". N- jaanda LLL n. 10 subjects of a chief. aci- vaana; vaanagwe HHHHHHL n. 2b subjects of a chief; slaves. caati saayi HHHHLL adv. such as this; like this; in this manner. -oonga HHL v. 15 suck. -joonjile *-yÂûk- -yoonda HHH v. 15 suck; be lean; kiss. -yoondile -kweemba HHH v. 15 suck out; suck up; smoke. -kweembile -soonya HHH v. 15 suck the lips (in scorn or annoyance). -sonyile nsoonyo HLL adv. sucking the lips in scorn or annoyance. -oonjesya LLHL v. 15 suckle. -joonjeesye mwaa! HL ideop. sudden dispersal. luundumukuu! LLLLLH ideop. sudden general exodus or fight en masse. cisisimucila LLLLLH adv. suddenly; unpredictably. -tuungala HHLL v. 15 suffer from a chronic disease, esp. leprosy. -tuungeele -tÂÂngasya -laga HH v. 15 suffer; have trouble; be miserable; be poor. -lasile yi- potesi HHH n. 8 suffering. -eenanila LLHLL v. 15 suffice. -jeenaniile -lamila HHL v. 15 suffice; live on; last (endure). -lamiile -lÂmÂsya ma- loonje LLL n. 6 sufficiency. suuga HLL n. 9 sugar. m(u)- uuwa HLL n. 3 sugar-cane (Saccharum officinalis). N- bwiinya LLL n. 10 sulkiness on the face.. -laadika HHLL v. 15 summon; call up (a number of people). -laadiice jumaapiidi LLLHLL adv. sunday. dyannungu HLL adv. sunday. tipitipi! LHHH ideop. sunsetting. -coondeelela HHLLLL v. 15 supplicate; entreat; beg; beseech. -coondeeleele -ciinjika HHLL v. 15 support; prop up; catch what is about to fall; prop something against another. -ciinjiice -kudika HHL v. 15 support somebody's opinion; join a party; join a company (for a journey). -kudiice -pela HH v. 15 suppose, assume; be like; resemble; be tired. -pesile wu- koma HH n. 14 supernatural power. -n'ween'weesya HHLLL v. 15 squeak; drag along the ground. -n'ween'weesiisye -vidicila HHLL v. 15 surpass; excel. -vidiciile -suusudila HHLLL v. 15 surpass; outrip; make a long march (esp. without stopping for food); sob; snivel. -suusuudiile -sÂÂsudisya mbaambo LLL adv. surplus; remainder; spare; duplicate. ci- simoongwa LLLL n. 7 surprise. cisisimucisya LLLLLH adv. surprisingly; suddenly. -nyaamba HHH v. 15 surrender. -nyaambile -dii- -peleka HLL v. 15 surrender to the enemies. -peleece *-pÂdik- ndendeleje LLLL adv. surrounding; round about; all round. -lama HH v. 15 survive; revive; recover; flourish; prosper. -lamile -leeleeceya HHLLLL v. 15 suspend; balance. -leeleeceeye -diicisya HHLL v. 15 sustain (e.g., the family); wind a watch or clock. -diiciisye -nema HH v. 15 swagger; strut; be well oiled (of body), and hence, be well turned out (neatly dressed). -nemile -mila HH v. 15 swallow. -misile -nemeka HHL v. 15 "swank", "show off"; prevaricate. -nemeece -nÂmÂsya n- neega LLL n. 3 swarm (as bees). kutava nnega LHHLL idiom. swarm (of bees). -tenaandena HHHLL v. 15 sway to and from; toss about (e.g., branches in the wind). -tenaandeene -tÂnÂÂndenya -tukana HHL v. 15 insult grossly; swear (at); use foul language (to); treat shamefully; (slang) pluck a fowl (because it is stripped naked). -tukana *-tÂkan- -pyaajila HHLL v. 15 sweep; clean up; cleance a village ceremonially of disease or discord. -pyaajiile -pyÂÂjisya N- bepulo HHH n. 10 sweepings; chaff. -yiimba HHH v. 15 swell. -yimbile -sasavila HHLL v 15 swell up; expand; rise in flood (of a river). -sasaviile -sÂsÂvisya -gulula HHL v. 15 swill down wit water (e.g., floor); rinse (utensil). -gulwiile -n'aambila HHLL v. 15 swim. -n'aambiile -suuga HHH v. 15 swim. -suujile -velekula HHLL v. 15 swing a child round from the back to hip, preparatory to putting down or to feeding it; mature (of maize). -velekwiile -lewaalewa HHHLL v. 15 swing about. -lewaaleewe -dyuunga HHH v. 15 swing; sway about; be untrustworthy; be mischievous. -dyuunjile tici! HL ideop. switching of the light suddenly. dii- mbaciiga HLLL n. 5 swollen glands in the croin. ma- paanga LLL n. 6 taboos that must be observed by a woman during her menstrual period. ci- wuluwulu LLLL n. 7 tadpole. -puumudila HHLLL v. 15 take a break; stop during a journey in order to eat, recover the efforts, etc.; cease (for a while) to be painful. -puumudiile -pÂÂmudisya -iinjiidila LLHHLL v. 15 take a certain direction; go. -jiinjiidiile -iinjÂÂdisya -paandula HHLL v. 15 take a chip out of anything. -paandwiile -palavaandula HHLLLL v. 15 take a chip out of wood. -palavaandwiile -pÂlÂvaandusya -sakatula HHLL v. 15 take a part (of number or mass). -sakatwiile -paanducila HHLLL v. 15 take a portion (e.g., of food). -paanduciile -pÂÂnducisya -tegula HHL v. 15 take (a pot) off the fire; take (pounded grain) out of the mortar. -tegwiile -kumika HHL v. 15 take a share; join in; sew on, fasten on; cover with a patch. -kumiice -papudila HHLL v. 15 take a short cut. -papudiile -pÂpÂdisya -munyula HHL v. 15 take a chip out of (e.g., a cup). -muywiile -oonjela LLHL v. 15 "take after" another (in act of appearance). -joonjeele -kocesya HHL v. 15 take ashore. -koceesye -lowosya HHL v. 15 take awife to one's village. -loweesye -nosya HL v. 15 take care of; assist; befriend. -nosiisye -suunga HHH v. 15 take care of; keep. -suunjile -lela HH v. 15 take care of; nurse. -leleete -kolokola HHLL v. 15 take down (anything hung up). -kolokweele -pakamukula HHLLL v. 15 take down from a height. -pakamukwiile -sagamula HHLL v. 15 take down from a height. -sagamwiile -sÂgÂmusya -kolokoombola HHLLLL v. tr. 15 take down from a height by means of a pole. -kolombweele -kolokolanya HHLLL v. 15 take down many things that have been hung up; settle a dispute; give judgement. -kolokoleenye -wuundukula HHLLL v. 15 take (fruit) out of a sealed pot; unseal; uncover. -wuundukwiile -tyaatyaaganya HHLLLL v. 15 take more than one's share or due; evade an awkward question; equivocate. -tyaatyaageenye -kuungula HHLL v. 15 take off and lay aside (clothes); collect the flour from the grinding stone; gather fish out of a net; gather fruit. -kuungwiile -gonaasika HHHLL v. 15 take one time; not to be on great hurry; spend consecutive nights away. -gonaasiice -dii- -kovela HLL v. 15 take one's share; "butt in". -koveele -ookola LLHL v. 15 take out of fire. -jookweele -vaasa HHH v 15 take out of store. -vaasile -cuwula HHL v. 15 take out of water; (save from drawning). -cuwiile -mweela HHH v. 15 take poison, esp. the ordeal poison; drink for certain purpose. -mweele *-mÂ- -wiila ndwiika HHHHLL v. 15 take revenge on an innocent person. -wiidiile... *-kÂ- -wiila ngoowo HHHLHL idiom. 15 take revenge on an innocent third person. -toweelela HHHLL v. 15 take root; be firmly rooted. -toweeleele -tuumbulukanya HHLLLL v. 15 take the most direct route; pass through a village without stopping. -tuumbulukeenye -daala HHH v. 15 take for granted; to not care. -daasile -teendegula HHLLL v. 15 take to pieces. -teendegwiile -tÂÂndegusya -kokopola HHLL v. 15 take without permission. -kokopweele ndegolego LLLL adv. taking a chance or risk. civilo LHH adv. taking a liberty; presumption; impertinence; making light of anyone. ci- lowosi LLL n. 7 taking a wife to one's own village. lugulu LLL adv. taking good care of one's property; ability to impersonate others. ci- sweela HHH n. 7 boldness; insolence; tale-bearing; eaves-dropping. -pyaacisya HHLL v. 15 talk at a person; look away purposely; "out" a person. -pyaaciisye -jogoja HHL v. 15 talk noisily. -jogweeje -a nkan'wa LL adj. talkative. ngoongoongo LLLLL ideop. talking a lot; loquacity or garrulity; nagging. sagawa! LLL adv. tall and long limbed. nyan'ama LLL adv. tall and slim. n- somoka LLL n. 3 tall or prominent person. -kon'oonda HHLL v. 15 tap, hammer; beat; excel in speaking (in court). -pomoondile -cinyiinda HHLL v. 15 tap (knock); tie together the ends of cloth in making a fringe. -cinyiindile -tootoosya HHLLL v. 15 tap lightly; cluck the tongue (in annoyance or disapproval). -tootoosiisye -kuula HHH v. 15 tap out (hoe or axe from its handle); extract (a tooth). -kuusile -talasa HHL v. 15 tap up (knock gently); bind (edge of material) with thread. -taleese -loonjela HHLL v. 15 tarry; stay for some time; last a long time. -loonjeele -paasya HLL v. tr. 15 taste. -paasiisye -nyan'anya HHL v. 15 taste like soap. -nyan'eenye -kawula HHL v. 15 taste of the kind of unripe banana. -kawiile -dyoodyoopela HHLLLL v. 15 taste sweet. -dyoodyoopeele -diimbula HHLL v. 15 taste the first fruits. -diimbwiile -dÂÂmbusya m- pooloolo LLLLL n. 3 tatoo marks on the center of the forehead (of Amakua). neembo HHH n. 10 tatoo marks or keloid scars. ma- laka HL n. 6 tatoo scars on the body. ma- tiipa LLL n. 6 tatoo scars on the buttocks (of women only). -laalaata HHLLL v. 15 taunt; deride. -laalaatile cayi HL n. 9 tea. -n'waasula HHLL v. 15 tear a piece out. -n'waaswiile -papula HHL v. 15 tear; burst. -papwiile -leesanya HHLL v. 15 tear into strips. -leeseenye -gwaagwaasula HHLLLL v. 15 tear off forcibly (esp. clothes on somebody's body). -gwaagwaaswiile -nyasya HL v. 15 tear to shreds. -nyasiisye twee! HL ideop. tearing. keeee! HHLL ideop. tearing, outting. misosi LHL n. 9 tears. -nyalula HHL v. 15 tease (cotton). -nyalwiile -sapa HH v. 15 tease (cotton). -sapile -tuutuuta HHLLL v. 15 tease (cotton); hoe the burnt bush; threaten. -tuutuutile -dipula HHL v. 15 tease; invent; originate. -dipwiile -dÂpÂsya -cela HH v. 15 tease out cotton; remove contents of fruit; castrate. -cesile wu- taande HLL n. 14 teasing; aggravating; beginning. m- eeno HHH n. 6 teeth. ka- leje LL n. 12 the red squirrel. -luwula HHL n. 11 tell; inform. -saadila HHLL v. 15 tell; inform. -saadiile -sÂÂdisya -taagudila HHLLL v. 15 tell; inform. -taagudiile dii -naminila HLLL v. 15 tell lies about oneself. -naminiile -laambusya HHLL v. 15 tell lies; deceive. -laambwiisye -lapila HHL v. 15 tell the news. -lapiile -tika HH v. 15 tempt; lure with false promise; dupe. -ticile di- ikumi LHH n. 5 ten. kakumi LHH num. ten times. N- guumbi HLL n. 10 termites in the flying stage. -toowaasya HHLLL v. 15 test a person's disposition. -toowaasiisye -paanjiila HHLLL v. 15 test; essay; remove a piece of bark to estimste whether the tree has enough rubber for extraction or not. -paanjiisile ci- tuulo HHH n. 7 tha apex of the roof of a round house. kakooko LLHL dem. 12 that same one (near). keleeko; kele...ko HHHLHHL dem. 12 that one (near). -cukulu HHL v. 15 thank. -cukuulu a- ko H dem. 12, 15, 17 that (12) (near); that way of doing something (15); there (17) (near). kweekula; kwe...kula HHLLHLL dem. 15; 17 that (15) (distant) or there (17) (distant). a- kula; kulakula LLLLLL dem. 15; 17 that (15) (distant); there (17) (distant). kweleeko; kwele...ko HHHLHHL dem. 15; 17 that (15) (near) or there (17) (near).This is also often used as a form of address as an expression of a politeness to mean "you". a- dila; diladila LLLLLL dem. 5 that (distant). a- kala; kalakala LLLLLL dem. 12 that (distant) a- lula; lulalula LLLLLL dem. 11 that (distant). a- wula; wulawula LLLLLL dem. 3; 14 that (distant). a- cila; (a-)cilacila LLLLLLL dem. 7 that (distant); that one. a- co H dem. 7 that (near). a- dyo H dem. 5 that (near). a- lo H dem. 11 that (near). dyeedila; dyee...dila HHLLHHLL dem. 5 that one (distant). jweejula; jwele...jula HHLLHHLL dem. 1 that one (distant). keekala; kele...kala HHLLHHLL dem. 12 that one (distant). lweelula; lwele...lula HHLLHHLL dem. 11 that one (distant). weewula; we...wulw HHLLHL dem. 3; 14 that one (distant). dyeleedyo HHHL dem. 5 that one (near). lweleelo; lwele...lo HHHLHHL dem. 11 that one (near). weleewu; wele...wu HHLLHHL dem. 3; 14 this one (near). ceecila HHLL dem. 7 that one; the one. cele; cele ci; cele co HHHHLHHH dem. 7 that one; this one (near the speaker); that one (near the hearer). julajuula LLHLL dem. 1 that same. kulakuula LLHLL dem. 15; 17 that same (15) (distant) or that same place (17) (distant). cilaciila LLHLL dem. 7 that same (distant). diladiila LLHLL dem. 5 that same (distant). kalakaala LLHLL dem. 12 that same (distant). wulawuula LLHLL dem. 3; 14 that same (distant). cicooco LLHL dem. 7 that same (near). didyoodyo LHHL dem. 5 that same (near). wuwoowo LLHL dem. 3; 14 that same (near). lulaluula LLHHL dem. 11 that same one (distant). jujoojo LLHL dem. 1 that same one (near). luloolo LLHL dem. 11 that same one (near). palapaala LLHLL adv. that same place (distant). papoopo LLHL adv. that same place (near). a- jula; julajula LLLLLL dem. 1 that; that one. wele wuteende-wo HHLHHLL adv. that way. poose LLL rel. that is why. alolaga LHHL conj. that's why... -wiimba HHH v. 15 thatch. -wiimbile lu- tuumbo LLL n. 11 abdomen. duume HLL n. 9 ace (cards). N- duudilo LLLL n. 9 act of placing the "tail" of the initiation ceremonies on the ground before the Chief in token of acceptance, by a qualified man as a Master of an impending boys' initiation ceremony. kantikutiku LHHHH n. 9 African Pied Wagtail ( Motacilla aguimp). nantikutiku LHHHH n. 9 African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp). It is protected by taboo. di- igulo LLL n. 5 afternoon. ci- syeegulo HHLL n. 7 afternoon hoeing session. wu- kaave HLL n. 14 age or durability (of things). N- bave HL n. 9 ant eater (Aardvark); Its burrow. di- iwuwo LLL n. 5 anterior fontanelle of a child's head; the crown of the head; a medicine in which a newly-born child is bathed as protection from harmful agencies. lu- kuundu HLL n. 11 anus. wu- waasa HLL n. 14 anus. n- kono HH n. 3 arm; a cubit (measured from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow). N- gwaapa HHH n. 9 arm-pit (axilla). n- suuka LHL n. 3 arrow part of anything; a common timber tree (Uapaca kirkii). naanguloolo LLLLLL n. 9 Arrow-marked Babbler (Turdoides jardinei). n- sakasaka LLLL n. 3 Arrow-marked Babbler (Turdoides jardinei). di- iwu LH n. 5 ashes. a- wutusi LLL n. 2 assistants who seize and carry off the boys to be circumcised at the initiation ceremonies; runners in a race. di- iwudi LHL n. 5 back below the shoulders. ci- koongolo HHLL n. 7 back leg of an animal; the hammer of a gun or rafle; a trouser. ci- nyuma LL n. 7 back (of a human or an animal). n'- goongo LLL n. 3 back (of the body); the loins; the spine. N- duungu HLL n. 9 back of the head (occiput). kunduungu LHLL adv. back of the head; occiput. N- juguju HHL n. 10 Bambarra Groundnut (Voandezia subterranea). N- jaama LHL n. 10 Bambarra Groundnuts (Voandezia subterranea); a round bullet; (Euph.) testicles. n- kombeelo LHLL n. 3 chisel; bamboo rim of a shallow basket. ci- diiso HHH n. 7 bamboo tip of an arrow into which the head is fixed. N- jeengwe LLL n. 9 bank of a stream; the shore. n- naambe HLL n. 3 Baobab (Adansonia digitada). namame LHL n. 9 Barn-Owl (Tyto alba). di- kalaanje LLLL n. 5 basket trap of a fish-wear. kapuungu LLHL n. 9 Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus). n- tuluko HHH n. 3 beginning of the rainy season proper. mi- yuuwa ja cipala HHLHHLL n. 4 bellows of a forge. kapidi LLH n. 9 Black Crake ( Limnocorax flavirostra). N- gulukusi LLLL n. 9 Black Crake (Limnocorax flavitrostra); Allen's Gallinule (moorhen) (Porphyrula alleni); the Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus). n- naamba HHH n. 3 Black Fly-catcher (Melaenornis pammelaina). nyan'unyan'u HHHH n. 9 black warrior ant. kwawula ngwawula LHHHHL idiom. Black-and-white Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus). Its call is regarded as of bad omen for a journey. di- solokotwa HHLH n. 5 Black-capped Bulbul ( Pyconotus xanthopygos). di- maamba HHL n. 5 black-necked Cobra. ci- tuundilo LLLL n. 7 bladder. N- bitu HH n. 9 blind worn (slow-worm). (It is believed that it conveys bad luck if seen, and a man bitten by one may die; if not he, one of his relatives); small dark-blue beads. nampoopo HLLH n. 9 Blue-headed Agama lizard. It has a phallic meaning in the boys' initiation ceremonies. ci- yiilu LHL n. 7 body; pregnancy. n- kuunda HLL n. 3 Borassus palm. naambidiya LLLHL n. 9 bowl of a pipe used for smoking the Indian hemp. ci- caanda LLL n. 7 boys' sleeping house; a youth's care of the person; youth (abstract). wu- tuutu HHH n. 14 brain; the marrow. ci- saanga LLL n. 7 breast-bone, sternum; a large kind of a snake. ci- kwaavilo LLLL n. 7 brisket. ci- daadi HHL n. 7 brisket: front of chest (human). di- itewo LLL n. 5 brown cobra; the hammer of a gun (rearing like a cobra). ka- lalan'oombe HHLLL n. 12 Brown-hooded Halcyon Ringfisher; a recess dug at the bottom of a grave in which the corpse is placed, the cavity being closed with a reed mat before the grave is filled in. lu- kwe H n. 11 Brown Parrot ( Poicephalus meyeri). N- gwe H n. 9 Brown Parrot (Poicephalus spp.). ci- tuule LLL n 7 Brubru (oriole). It's cry signifies the advent of a stranger. di- kwanya HH n. 5 Buffalo-bean or Cow-itch bean (Mucuna stans) . It is a leguminous climber having seed-pods covered with short spinescent hairs, which, when ripe, cause intense itching and urtication of the skin. N- booka LLL n. 9 bulbous root of a kind of grass used for making scent; pride, "swank". di- igumi LLH n. 5 Bull-frog. ci- tani LH n. 7 bumble bee. Its honey. N- baanda LLL n. 9 burrow of an ant eater. ci- syenene HLH n. 7 burrowing frog. di- tiinji HLL n. 5 bush. wu- kweeti LLL n. 14 bush (esp. thick bush); forest. N- gupaane LLLL n. 9 Bush-Shrike (Tchagra spp.). N- bavala LLH n. 9 bushbuck. ci- sopi HH n. 7 butt of a spear. ci- wuti HL n. 7 Button quail ( Turnix spp.). ngoongoongoongodii! LLLLLLLHH onom. cackling of a fowl. nasaangwi LLHL n. 9 calf of the leg. soongo LLL n. 9 calf of the leg. N- juva LL n. 9 Cape Turtle-dove (Treptopelia sp.). n- kolooso LHHL n. 3 Cashew-nut tree (Anacardium occidentale). An infusion of the nut is used in tatooing. m'- badika HHH n. 3 castor oil plant ( Ricinus communis). wu- kaveleenga LLLLL n. 14 cause of a quarrel. wu- kavaamba LLLL n. 14 cause of a quarrel; the reason or grounds for taking any action; blame. n- suumbi LLL n. 3 center pole of a round house; a pole supporting a ridge pole. n- saati LLL n. 3 center post of a round house; a mast, a flag pole; the grave of a chief; a present. di- jeeje HLL n. 5 cheek. ci- jeeje; jeese HLLHLL n. 7 cheek. ma- nguumba LHL n. 6 Chief's house(s). ci- puundi LHL n. 7 chin. di- kwaata HLL n. 5 clapping dance. di- goongwa LHL n. 5 claws of a crab; scorpion or grasshopper; any smilar tool (e.g., pliers); the clavicle (collar-bone); bundle of plaited hair. n- tapwiito LLLL n. 3 climber bearing the spined cuccumber. nan'oongo LHLL n. 9 clitoris. lu- woga LL n. 11 clitoris. naasi LHL n. 9 coconut. ci- nyuusu LLL n. 7 comb or crest of a bird; hair similarly dressed; a patch of garden left unhoed; a part carelessly left unpainted. ci- sakulo LLL n. 7 comb, usually used by men. savaava LLHL n. 10 common pea (Pisum Sativum). n- naasi LHL n. 3 common solid-stemmed bamboo (Oxytenanthere abyssinica); the coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera). ma- peemba HLL n. 6 common sorghum. n- siimbo LLL n. 3 concavity of a plate or similar object. N- daago HHH n. 9 confluence of two streams; the mouth or estuary of a river. wu- tudi HL n. 14 conformation of a grain-mortar. di- ceeceneengo LLLLLL n. 5 Congo Floor-Maggot. N- biipi LHL n. 9 Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo); the Darter ( Anhinga rufa). n- toonji LHL n. 3 Cotton plant. di- toonji LHL n. 5 cotton; the cotton plant; cotton from the boll; cotton thread. n- toonjimaanga LLHLLL n. 3 "Cotton Tree" (Bombax stolzii), having very light wood. N- goomo HLL n. 10 counters (seeds or peebles) used in the game of dibaawu. N- daambasi LLHL n. 10 cow-pea (Vigna catjang). N- gunde HH n. 10 cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). N- galu LH n. 9 Crested Crane (Balearica regulorum). n'waala LLL n. 9 Crested Crane. N- goloolo LLLL n. 9 Crested Guinea-fowl (Guttera edouardi); hollow quills, esp. the two quills forming the porcupine's "tail"; the last day of any initiation ceremonies. ci- dyawayiinga LLLLL n. 7 crop of a bird. N- bugadilo HHLH n. 9 cross-bar that secures a door. wu- bwiinya LLL n. 14 cud (in a ruminant' stomach); faecal matter in an animal's intestines. ci- wuunga LLL n. 7 cut-throat Wydah ("the widow-bird"). The tail feathers are favorite wear in dance; the red colored bird. ci- nyelenyele LLLL n. 7 cystitis. di- juusi HLL n. 5 day before yesterdy. ci- saando LLL n. 7 death-struggle (esp. of bird or animal). a- jeenda HHL n. 2 deceased (euphemistic); "the departed". wu- lubi HL n. 14 Diamond suit (Cards). di- vaamba ngoma HHLLL n. 5 diaphragm (midriff). ma- taambadicilo HHLLLH n. 6 direction of the feet when lying down. kunsago LHH adv. direction of the head when lying down; headrest. c- oome LHL n. 7 domestic cat. N- guku HL n. 9 domestic fowl, esp. the hen. kasapeembe LLLLL n. 9 Doormouse. sapi HL n. 10 dregs of beer. N- goloombwe LLHL n. 9 Duiker. N- dotoosi HHHL n. 10 dung of birds; guano. nambwiimbwi LLHL n. 9 duodenum. di- piikanilo LLLLL n. 5 ear. n- sana LH n. 3 early morning sun. kuungopoko dyuuva LLLLLHHH adv. East. n- saambwi LLL n. 3 East wind (in the "Shire Highlands"). wu- cete LL n. 14 edge of knife. dy- uungumboondo LLHLLL n. 5 edible gourd. di- mboonda LLL n. 5 (edible) gourd; a long narrow pumpkin. ci- siinjino HHHH n. 7 elbow. di- tavala HHL n. 5 elephant-nosed shrew. N- besi HL n. 9 end. lu- peembe HLL n. 11 entrance to a bees' nest (esp. in a hollow tree). lupajidi LHLL adv. period just before dawn. N- gonelo LLL n. 9 evening meal. namapalasya LLHHL n. 9 Evening Star. n- sonogwe mweesi LLLHHH n. 1 Evening star. di- wiiwi HLL n. 5 external ear. di- iso HH n. 5 eye. N- guvikuvi LLLL n. 10 eyebrows. ci- kolova HHL n. 7 eyelid; chaff of sorghum. N- goope LHL n. 9 face. kuweesi LHHH adv. farther side of the fire (from the husband's bed); sitting-room; where a wife sleeps during menstruation. ma- wuluku HHH n. 6 "fidgets". N- galaveesa HHLLL n. 10 finger-nails (collect.). ci- siisa LLL n. 7 fireplace. -a ndaanda HHH adj. first. dy- oogo HLL n. 5 first bath that takes place in the seventh day after circumcision in the boys' initiation ceremonies. ci- waasa HHL n. 7 first ("beauty") sleep on going to bed. lu- laawo HHH n. 11 first camp on a journey. mbuu LL ideop. first light of dawn. n- seeka LLL n. 3 first line of grass laid stems down to form the eaves in thatching. ci- sima wupya HHLH n. 7 first rains. ci- wuukala HHLL n. 7 first stomach of an animal: the human stomach. ci- palapaala LLHLL n. 7 first weeding of a garden after planting. N- gaasi LHL n. 9 Fish-Eagle. suva LL n. 9 fist. nalwiyi LHH n. 9 flap-necked chameleon. di- palaasi LLLL n. 5 float of fishing-line; the axis of a top; the reed used with the "handle" of a gourd cup in making a funnel; the stem of a tobacco pipe. di- itulu LLL n. 5 flower of the Banana. di- leewule HHHH n. 5 flower-tuft of corn; the "beard" of the corn cob. di- kweemba LHL n. 5 flower-tuft of corn; the leaves which protect the grains in a corn cob. nyaamu HLL n. 10 flying stage of black termites (esp. after losing their wings). luu- ngwe L n. 11 flying stage of the termite. m- poolo LLL n. 3 foetus of an animal N- daambadicilo HHLLLH n. 9 foot of the bed. di- iwogo LLL n. 5 foot of a bed. di- icela LLL n. 5 foot of a hill; down the hill. lu- sajo LL n. 11 foot; the sole; a foot-print. m- paaso LLL n. 3 fore-leg of an animal. n- suumbu LHL n. 3 fore-skin. ci- kono HH n. 7 foreleg of an animal; a deformed arm of a person; increase; fertility (of herds or crops); a sleeve of a shirt. mw- apulo HHH n. 3 forelg of an animal. di- kolokoto HHHH n. 5 founder of a family or dynasty; head of a tribe; pot-scrapings; burnt pieces of porridge. ci- pagala LLH n. 7 frame of a roof; rafters. lu- jeenje LLL n. 11 frayed end of a strip of waist-cloth or any piece of material. N-yeenje pantima LHH adv. front of the chest (human); the cardiac region. lu- peembu LHL n. 11 fruit of "kafir plum" of S. Africa (Parinarium maboola). wu- kweesu HHH n. 14 fruit of the Tamarind. ci- juwujuwu HLHL n. 7 game of "hide and seek". cim- paadi LHL n. 7 game of "touch". N- benya LL n. 9 gape left by a missing tooth. ma- ani HH n. 6 gathering of people to drive game into the nets. N- beendu HLL n. 9 genet-cat. ma- tako HH n. 6 genitals. kuyaalo LHHH adv. genitals (male or female) n- kuve LH n. 3 Go-away bird (Corythaixoides concolor). aluwaadi LLHLL n. 1a governor of a district or province; the provincial commissioner. di- koomba LLL n. 5 Great Galego. N- jadiile LHHH n. 9 Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber). N- gulukulu LLLL n. 9 Green (Livingstone's) Tauraco (Tauraco livingstonii); Schalow's Tauraco; the violet-crested Tauraco (Gallirex porphyreolophus); the Grey Plantain-eater or "Go-away bird' (Corythaixoides concolor). N- golokotooto HHLLLL n. 9 Green Pidgeon (Treron spp.). nyaandi HLL n. 9 green pigeon (Treron australis). N- deele LLL n. 9 green slimy growth just above water-line. n- kota LL n. 3 green stalk of a var. of millet, eaten like sugar-cane. N- beembe HLL n. 9 grey squirrel. N- gonamakuungwa LLLHHL n. 9 Greyheaded Sparrow (Passer griseus). m- paama LLL n. 3 grip of bow. lu- vejeveje LLLL n. 11 groin; a cliff; steep declitivity; the side of a deep pit. nan'oombe LLLL n. 9 Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri). di- ititi LHL n. 5 Ground Hornbill ( Bucorvus leadbeateri). lu- kolomiko HHLH n. 11 gullet of a fowl; the larynx. wu- sinini HHH n. 14 gums. w- aje HH n. 14 hair of Buffalo-bean.; a sp. of Buffalo-bean (Macuna stans). n- siinje HLL n. 3 Hammerkop (Scopus umbretta). ci- kuumbu LHL n. 7 handle of a knife. lu- koonga LLL n. 11 handle (stem) of a gourd cup or dipper. ci- konyo HH n. 7 hard lump on the top of a pumpkin which is cut off before splitting. ma- gowolelo HHLH n. 6 harvest. ma- sika LH n. 6 harvest season at the end of the rains; plenty. n- twe H n. 3 head. n- toombo HHL n. 3 head of a boil; a crack in the skin of the sole. koopa HLL n. 9 heart suit (cards). n- tima HH n. 3 heart; the center or core of anything. ci- ndeende LHL n. 7 heel. nseewo wa sidikaadi LLLLHLHLL n. 3 high road. di- tiikudilo LLLLL n. 5 hip. n- kudi HL n. 3 honey badger. seegu HHL n. 9 Honey guide (Indicator spp.). ci- kootwa LHL n. 7 hoof of an animal. N- gukuku LLL n. 9 Hoopoe (Upupa epops). c- aawu LHL n. 7 hot dry season (around August to November). ma- sije LH n. 6 house of a dead person. di- vaasa HLL n. 5 houses of the man's wives; a harem; the work done by the man's wives. ci- sokodikoko HHLHH n. 7 husk of rice or corn; any foreign matter in food or drink. N- dagala LLL n. 9 hut built in the bush for the seclusion of initiates of the boys' initiation ceremonies in which they they live after circumcision and where they are disciplined and taught tribal customs, taboos, etc. N- gwiingwiisu HHLLH n. 10 Hyacinth Bean (Dolicos lablab). wugwe LH pron. impersonal "one". ci- laanjidilo LLLLL n. 7 index finger. soongoma LLHL n. 9 "Indian Plum" (Flacourtia hirtiuscul). ci- laanjisyo LLLL n. 7 indicator; the sign. nansyeesye HLLH n. 9 Indigo-bird (Hypochera spp.). naciluundamila LLHHLLL n. 1b initiate next. ci- goodya HHH n. 7 inner part of the handle of the gourd. ci- putiputi HHHH n. 12 insectivorous bat. mi- syuungu HLL n. 4 instructions (in custom and etiquette) given to the boys during their seclusion in the initiation ceremonies. a- telesi LLL n. 2b instructresses at the women's initiation ceremonies and at the girls' initiation ceremonies. ma- sudila LHL n. 6 inferior wives of a chief. di- tuumbo LLL n. 5 intestine. n- cidilo LLL n. 3 iron head of spear or arrow; an iron rod used for burning the hande of hoe or axe to receive the tang; the pin of slave-yoke. di- tekeenya LLLL n. 5 jigger-flea (pules penetrans). m- peembu LHL n. 3 "Kaffir Plum" of S. Africa (Parincarium maboola). lu- pyo H n. 11 kidney. ci- valama HHL n. 7 Kipspringer ( Oreotragus saltador). n'asi LH n. 9 knee-cap (patella). m- polomoondo LLLLL n. 3 knob or a handle, e.g., of a walking stick. nanyuula LHHH n. 9 Knob-Thorn (Acacia nigrescens et var.). ma- kutu LL n. 6 labia majora. namwaanje LLLL n. 9 Larger Lily-Trotter (Jacan, Actophilornis africanus). lu- potole HHH n. 11 larva of a bee. ci- puluputilo LLLLL n. 7 last bone of a bird's wing. ci- leeka LHL n. 7 last born. ci- leka maveele HHLHHH n. 7 last born of a family (lit. milk-stopper). ci- kapakapa LLLL n. 7 last carpal bone of a bird's wing. acisivila m'biingo LLHHLLLL n. 1a last initiate in the child in the initiation ceremonies. kasingalukuku LLLLLL n. 9 Laughing Dove ( Striptopelia senegalensis). ci- nyaama LLL n. 7 leader in hoeing a new garden from whom the others take their line. naciloongola LLHHLL n. 1b the leading initiate in the initiation ceremonies. Usually a "son" or nephew of the Chief. di- poonda LHL n. 5 leaves of any vegetable. nciji HL adv. left. di- teengu HLL n. 5 leg of a bed. di- teendegulo LLHLH n. 5 leg of a bed, table, chair or tool. di- wokoto LLL n. 5 leg-bone of an animal. nadyeedye LLLL n. 9 lesser ant-eater. N- guungusi LLLL n. 9 lesser cane-rat or marsh-pig. ci- piimbi LLL n. 7 Lesser Galago. N- jacava LLL n. 9 Lesser Grebe (Policephalus ruficollis). n- cawacaawa LLLLL n. 3 Lesser Grebe (Poliocephalus ruficollis). wu- vilo HH n. 14 licence accorded to avilo to abuse the mourners and spectators at funeral ceremonies; the customs and priviledges of the acavilo; anything taken by or given to avilo. N- gotamilo HHLH n. 9 lintel of a doorway; any similar transverse object which causes one to stoop. lu- gomo LH n. 11 lip; the brim of a vessel. N- gomo LH n. 10 lips; the beaks of birds. N- gomokacoka LLLLL n. 9 Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus). ci- nyoonje HHH n. 7 little finger or toe. di- tooga HHH n. 5 liver. ci- wunu HH n. 7 loins; the waist. ci- ndeeca HLL n. 7 loofah. ci- nyenyeelo LLHL n. 7 loofah. ci- saango LLL n. 7 lots; the divining instrument (a miscellany of objects - small bones, pebbles, shells etc., - the relative position of which, when thrown from a gourd are interpreted as omen. lu- maangu LHL n. 11 lower (female) fire-stick. di- syaago LLL n. 5 lower mill-stone. ci- nena LL n. 7 lower part of the abdomen; the pubes. n- koongo LLL n. 3 lump made in folding the loin-cloth round the waist; large rubateous tree (Gardenia tenuifolia). ma- puupu LLL n. 6 lungs. n- koongomwa LLLL n. 3 "Mahogany Bean"; a showy leguminous tree (Afzelia cuanzensis) the short leathery seed-pods of which are enveloped at the base with an aril of a brilliant scarlet, much used for ornamental purposes. n- sokosa LLL n. 3 "mahogany bean" (Afzelia quanzensis). di- tipitipi LLLL n. 5 Malawi Coucal (Centropus sp.) ci- tuungatuunga LLLLLL n. 7 male flower of banana. aca- kunganya HHL n. 2b males of a community. va- kuunganya HLHL n. 1c man, male, of a house/family. w- eenjeweenje LLLLLL n. 14 mane of lion. n- ceembe HHH n. 3 Mango tree (Mangifera indica). mw- eembe LLL n. 3 Mango tree (Mangifera indica). ciyaawo LHHL adv. manner of a Yao person; Yao language, customs, etc. di- sokowoondo LLLLL n. 5 mark feft on the ground by a grain mortar. n'- gadiba LHL n. 1 Master of the boys initiation ceremonies. m- miciila LLHL n. 1 Master of the boys' initiation ceremonies; one skilled in medicine. m'- bina wunyago HHLLL n. 1 Master, or Mistress, of the initiation ceremonies. n- kuvina HLL n. 1 Master, or Mistress, of the initiation ceremonies. ma- gono LL n. 6 menses. ma- pogolo HHL n. 6 meshes of a net. cidikati LHHH adv. middle; the center. sikati HHH n. 9 middle; the center. di- ciingawusiku HHLLHH n. 5 Milky Way. The Ring-fence of the night, so called "because the approach of dawn is estimated by the angle it makes with the horizont"). mweesi wa ntoondo HHHHHHH adv. month after the next. waasyeeto HHHHH adv. month after the next. mw- esi HH n. 3 moon; the month; menstruation. di- puundugulu LLHLH n. 5 morning mist; a fog. n- n'aandu LHL n. 3 The Morning Star; Venus; handsome/beautiful person. ci- sene HH n. 7 mouth of fish-trap. Namasaani LLHLL n. 9 Muslim fast of Ramadhan. ci- sowu LH n. 7 navel; the center; the head of a screw. lu- kosi LL n. 11 neck. n- tuuta LLL n. 3 nest of the field mouse. muumboneko mweesi LLLLLHHH adv. new moon period; the first days of the month. cisijidila LLLLH adv. Ngoni way of dressing the hair. nampapala LLLL n. 9 Night-jar. naluumbapala LHHHLL n. 9 bat; Night-jar (Coprimulgus europaeus). sakata HHL n. 9 (Nilotic) Monitor LIzard. N- deela HHH n. 10 nocks of an arrow, or its notches; sticks; matches; toothpicks; sticks, esp. the the stakes that keep the net in position. ci- luulu HHH n. 7 noise made by women in expressing joy; ululating. kumpooto LLHL adv. North. m- pooto LHL n. 3 north. lu- pula LL n. 11 nose. ci- pini HH n. 7 metalic object used (on the upper lip or on the nose) by women. N- gadilo HHH n. 9 notch of an arrow. wu- gaanja wa nnyuumba LLLHLHL n. 14 old custom of supplying a sleeping partner for a guest. ciikala LLHL adv. old way of doing something; long ago. di- ikule LLH n. 5 one side striped Jackal. N- ganya HL n. 9 open space retained in every village, usually near, or round , a large, shady, tree, where cases are heard and the man foregather. Hence, outside, in the open; at least two persons eating together. ci- iso HH n. 7 outlet of penis. ci- tootola LLLH n. 7 Ovambo sparrowhawk; the Gabar goshawk; the Dark chanting goshawk. -syeene LHL pron. owner; the boss. -syeene LHL adj. owner; the possessor; -self. di- gaasa LLL n. 5 palm of the hand; the hand. wa- civale HHL n. 14 Palm-nut Vulture (Gypochierax angolensis). ci- kalakala LLLL n. 7 paper. luumbiisi HHLLH n. 9 Paradise Flyctcher (Terpsiphone viridis); the White-browed Robin-chat (Corsypha heuglini); the Palm Thrush or Morning Warbler (Chichladusa arquata). aci- naangolo HHHL n. 2b parents . ci- suusuunilo LLLLLL n. 7 "parson's nose" of a fowl. ci- kaambato LLLL n. 7 paw of any animal; foot. ma- tiikudilo LLLLL n. 6 pelvic region. ma- wunu HH n. 6 pelvic region. di- pwaala LLL n. 5 penis. n- teete LHL n. 3 penis. ci- toolo LHL n. 7 penis. di- iwolo LHL n. 5 penis. ci- kwiinyu HLL n. 7 penis (slang). sovosowo LLLL n. 9 period during which the moon is not seen. N- bito HH n. 9 period immediately before the new moon is seen. N- gulo LL n. 9 throat; the gullet; pharynx. N- belemeende LLHLL n. 10 Pidgeon Peas or Dahl (Cajanus indicus). n- kunguusa LLLL n. 3 pine tree; a cypress (Widdingtonia whytei), often called "Mlanje Cedar"; a disease of the eyes. sokotima LLLL n. 9 pit of the stomach; any abdominal projection (e.g., an umbilical hernia). di- jeembujeembu LLHLHL n. 5 pith removed from a split bamboo; thinness or pliancy. di- velecelo LLLL n. 5 placenta (after birth) and its membranes. lu- kuunde LLL n. 11 placental cord. n'- gulungulu LLLL n. 3 plant Strychnos (spp. innocua and quaqua). yi- dimila LLL n. 8 Pleades. (their appearance in the evening indicates the approach of the early rains à the planting season). di- ipawa LLH n. 5 pleura (sometimes loosely, lung). n- tipwe LL n. 3 poison ordeal. ci- tolokomiso LLLLL n. 7 pommum Adami. a- pwitikiisi LLHLL n. 2 Portuguese. n- kuungu HLL n. 3 pot clay lid. mu- uso LL n. 3 prow of a canoe, bow of a boat. ma- saale LHL n. 6 pulse; a muscular twitch; rushes. N- guumba LLL n. 9 Quail. n- saapu LHL n. 3 Quran. ci- kokomo LLL n. 7 rain accompaned by a strong wind. n- siisi HHH n. 3 raised threshold of a doorway; a coaming; m'- bale HL n. 3 raphia or "Bamboo palm" (Raphia vivifera). saanjo LLL n. 9 Red Bishop-bird (Euplectes ordeaces and orix). salawu HHH n. 10 red worrior-ants. N- gwaale LHL n. 9 Red-neckeed Spur-fowl or Francolin. di- veeve HHH n. 5 reflection (glow) of a large fire; a rumor. ci- pwaanga LHL n. 7 relationship of a younger "brother" of a man or younger "sister" of a woman. ci- luumbu LHL n. 7 relationship of "brother" to "sister" or of the "sister" to "brother"; siblingness. ci- loongo LLL n. 7 relationship of people with common ancestor or relationship by marriage. nakawuuti LLLLL n. 9 report of a gun. di- viinda HHH n. 6 residue of oil-seeds after extration of the oil. n'dyo H adv. right. dii- ngaanje HLL n. 5 rind of sugar-cane, corn-stalk, etc. m- palapaala LLHHL n. 3 roan Antelope. ka- ndiindi LHL n. 12 Rod Mangoose. swaala HLL n. 9 Roybuck (Aepyceros melampus); giraffe. di- wuuca HHH n. 5 ruins of a dead man's house (pulled down and left in situ). ci- diva LH n. 7 ruins of a house. n- sukunya LLH n. 3 rumbling of an earthquake or of a distant thunder; a rumor; Mellor's mongoose. wu- pupa HL n. 14 rush of Secondary Syphilis. n- kuunguumbe LLLHL n. 3 S. African "Prune" (Pappea cupensis). N- balapi LLH n. 9 Sable antelope. kukooko LLHL dem. 15; 17 same (15) or the same place (17). civeela LHHH adv. same as before; still there; the same as usual. caluumo LLHL adv. same; at the same time; just like that. yimo LL adv. same; equally; together. yaluumo LLHL adv. same way; the same; at the same time. m'- bunguutwa LLLL n. 3 "Sausage Tree" (Kigelia sp.). A common tree bearing large sausage-shaped fruit. ci- taandano LLLL n. 7 sause of a quarrel. gwalaata LLLL n. 9 scaffold (for executaion). N- gaka HL n. 9 Scaly Manis or pangolin. di- valangwaangwa LLLLL n. 5 scapula; any flat bone. di- toongo LLL n. 5 scrotum. N- bwaani LHL n. 9 sea, the ocean; the Coast. di- toono HHH n. 5 Seavenger Beetle ( Scarabaeus); unsolicited advice. ma- kunami HHL n. 6 second, and final, day of the pregnant woman's initiation ceremony. lu- wiila HLL n. 11 second hoeing of growing crops; disused path. ci- wulaweenje LLLLL n. 7 second stomach of an animal; the duodenum; the honey bag of a bee. biibi LHL n. 1a senior wife of a chief. aca- akuluungwa HHHHL n. 2c seniors; the elders. N- jusi LL n. 9 Serval. m'- budiidi HLHL n. 3 shade. di- gonelo LLL n. 5 sheath of a knife. m- paanje HLL n. 3 shin. lu- soonjo LLL n. 11 shin (or calf of the leg). ci- n'aanda LLL n. 7 shoulder plate on the stock of a gun; the trigger-guard; handsome person. di- kooyo HLL n. 5 shoulder. nangoombe LLLL n. 9 shoulder blade (scapula). m- piila LLL n. 3 shrub "African rubber" (Landolphia kirkii); a rubiaceous tree (Tarena neurophylla); a creper used for rope; a ball (as used in games: modern). n- kundaasi LLLL n. 3 side (horizontal) pole of a bedstead. ci- paamba LHL n. 7 side of the chest; sideways. ma- kalaangulo HHHLL n. 6 sides of the throat; great thirst. ci- puula LHL n. 7 single edged knife. nnuumbu LHL n. 1b sibling (of opposite sex). di- saame LHL n. 5 deserted house or its site. di- wuguwugu HLHL n. 5 site of the nest in a mouse hole. di- kunami HHL n. 5 skin. di- peende LLL n. 5 skin. ci- kalakasa HHLL n. 7 skull. kwiiwuunde LLLLL adv. sky. n- neengaleenga LLLLLL n. 3 sky. n- seeseela HHHHL n. 3 slimy track of a snake or snail; the track caused when dragging a dead game through grass; the track caused by car, motorcycle or bicycle in a sandy or wet road. di- gwaagudilo HHLLH n. 5 slough of a snake; a cast of the skin (as in psoriasis). ci- tukutuku HHLL n. 7 small blue, or smerald-spotted, wood-pigeon. lu- peengo LLL n. 11 small iron spoon formerly used for cleaning the nostrils; a nostril. ci- wuungululu HHLLL n. 7 small speckled owl. di- ikawu LLL n. 5 sole. n- swaakaanyo LLLLL n. 3 sound of rustling as in passing through dry grass. w- uungulu HHLL n. 14 sound of voices; noisy talk. N- duluko HHH n. 9 source of a stream; a spring. kumweela LLLL adv. south. ci- ngweengwe LLL n. 7 space between wall and roof of a house; a large hollow lip-ring. kokoolo LLLL n. 9 spade suit (cards). m- pelengaanya LLLLL n. 3 Sparrow Weaver-bird (Plocepasser spp.). It has two exits from the nest. di- tapwiito LLLL n. 5 spined cucumber. n- taanga LLL n. 3 spirit of famine. mi- siimu LHL n. 4 spirits of the ancestors. ma- vaamba ngoma HHLLL n. 6 spleen. di- vaandama HHHH n. 5 spleen. kucoocelo LLLLL adv. (the spot) where the lizard has been burnt. ci- isyantima LHLH n. 7 spotted eagle-owl. (Of ill omen: it is believed that to hear it twice bodes a death). n- taambo LLL n. 3 spring of a gun; a battle-field. mi- kuunje HLL n. 4 spring of a gun; any spring. di- isekwe LLH n. 5 Spur-winged Goose. n- sekwe LH n. 3 Spur-winged goose (Plectropterus gambensis). N- duulu LLL n. 9 spur of a cat; a growl; the gall-bladder; fame; notariety; a sp. of palm. m- pesi LH n. 3 stalk of grain. N- deepa LLL n. 10 stalkes that keep a net in position. wu- muundu LLL n. 14 state of being human; humanness. ci- kasayiviga HLLLH n. 7 "stick insect" ( Phasmidae spp.). One who kills it will constantly be breaking pots. ci- koombole HHLL n. 7 stick supporting the stone of a trap; a brick mould. lu- miniingo HHLL n. 11 stick used to play a small drum with. ci- piiku LHL n. 7 stick which supports the stone; buying in large quantity in order to resell; a rat trap consisting of a flat stone supportad by a stick. lu- woolawoola LLHLHL n. 11 sting of bee. di- kuumbwa LHL n. 5 stock of a gun. di- poondo LLL n. 5 stock of a gun. lu- wu H n. 11 stomach. wandaawanda LLLLL n. 9 Straight-crested Helmeted Shrike (Prioneps plamatus); the red-billed Helmeted Shrike (Sigmotus retzii). a- cikaala LLLL n. 1a strong man; the male. n- sicidi LLL n. 3 stump of a hoe. dy- uva HH n. 5 sun; aday. nantove LLL n. 9 Swallow (Hirundo rustica); an undected thief or pilferer. ci- ndoolo HLL n. 7 sweet potato. wu kuni LH n. 14 bird's tail. ci- kuni LH n. 7 tail feathers of a bird used for ornament. wu- seepule HHHH n. 14 tail of fish n- cila HH n. 3 tail of any animal. n- kweesu HHH n. 3 Tamarind tree (T. indicus), the timber of which, being easily bent, is suitable for boat building. An infusion of the pods makes a pleasant drink. ma- toongo LLL n. 6 testicles. di- isace LLL n. 5 threshed head of sorghum; a bundle of the same used as broom; any broom or sweeping-brush. kuungulo LLLL adv. throat. kaci! HL ideop. throat's reaction to the puff of smoke or any kind of powder or related matter. ci- koongo LLL n. 7 thumb; the great toe. n- soolo LLL n. 3 tibia (shin-bone). N- ceeni LLL n. 9 Tiger-fish. ka- goma wudiimbo HHLLLL n. 12 tinker barbet. di- pweeteceela LLLLLL n. 5 tomato. lu- dimi LH n. 11 tongue. N- doonya HLL n. 9 tongue of land formed by confluency of two rivers; a cap or peninsula. n'- daangwe LLL n. 3 top (or bottom) rope of a seine-net. c- ole LH n. 7 touch-hole of a gun. gwediikwe LLLL n. 9 Tree Fern ( Cythea usambarensis). ci- non'onon'o LLLL n. 7 tregus of the ear. saandamuula LLLLLL n. 9 trigger of a gun. di- pomoombo LLLL n. 5 Trumpeter Hornbill ( Bicanistes bucinator); the Silvery-cheeked Hornbill) (B. brevis). c- aso LL n. 7 trunk of an elephant. ci- vidividi LLLL n. 7 trunk of the body; torso. ya meeso HHHH n. truth. di- iwudi LLH n. 5 unmarried state. N- gasi LH n. 9 upper grindstone; the knee-cap (patella). N- beeko LLL n. 9 upper (male) fire-stick. ka- soombola wugadi HHLLLLL n. 12 uvula. ci- kuma HL n. 7 vagina (informal). di- ikuma LHL n. 5 vagina (obscene). N- jalamiila LLLLL n. 10 verandah posts. ci- sikinya LLH n. 7 vibration caused by thunder; earthquake. ci- dilo LL n. 7 wailing at a mourning. di- ipupa LHL n. 5 wall of a house. w- unga LL n. 14 warp (in weaving cloth); a loom. ma- nudilo LLL n. 6 "warts" of a wart-hog; prominent bones of the body. nakagoombo LLHLL n. 9 "water cabbages" that float about in rivers and lagoons forming a mass of sudd. ci- tolokoso LLLL n. 7 wattle of a fowl. wu- taambwi HLL n. 14 web foot of an aquatic bird. kuundividilo dyuuva LLLLLLHHH adv. West. n- numbanyaanja LLLLH n. 3 West wind (in the highlands east of the Shire River). mu- umbo LL n. 3 West wind; the West. kadiisi LLHL n. 9 Whip-scorpion. ci- picidisi LLLL n. 7 "whipping" at the nock of an arrow. ka- koova LHL n. 12 white egret or "Pady-bird"; other white Egrets and Herons ( Ardeidae). di- kuunguulu HHHHL n. 5 white-necked ravin ( Corvultur albicollis); the pied crow ( Corvus albus). di- goondo HHH n. 5 white-troated Monitor. ci- taando LHL n. 7 width of a piece of cloth. n- sano LL n. 1 wife-chief; head-wife. di- siigwa LLL n. 5 wild banana-tree. N- buungo LLL n. 9 wind. n- solomooka LLLLL n. 1 winner of a race or other contest. ci- pukusu LLH n. 7 wood boring. ka- tukutuku HHLL n. 12 Wood Dove (Turtur spp.). nan'gogoda LLLL n. 9 wood-pecker. n- kago LL n. 3 woven border of cloth; a selvedge. mwaaceejuusi LLHHHLL adv. year before last. n- kaanje HLL n. 3 Yellow Bishop-bird (Euplectes capensis); the White-winged Widow-bird (Coliuspasser albonatatus). naangoloolo LLLLLL n. 9 Yellow fronted or Brimstone Canary (Serinus spp.). di- tuumba LLL n. 5 yellow-redish clay; very young corn cob; fresh corn still on the green stalk. di- kwakwala HHL n. 5 yellow-throated lizard. twaangaanje LLHLL n. 9 Yellow-throated Longclaw (pipit) (Macronyx croceus). n- nun'una LLL n. 1 youngest of a family. m- poonjelo LLLL n. 3 Yucca lily, an arborescent lilaceous plant (Dracaena fragrans). ci- nyeelu HHH n. 7 Zoril or "Cape pole-cat". w- iyi HH n. 14 theft; thieving. n'- jaawo HHH n. 1 their/his/her companion. basi LH adv. then; so; therefore. sooni LHH adv. then; whereupon. ma- tyaambila LLLL n. 6 the outlying villages of a chief. peepala; pee...pala HHLLHHLL dem. there (distant). a- pala; palapala LLLLLL dem. 16 there (distant); that (distant). pana LH adv. there is. paangadi LLHL adv. there is not; there is none; he (she, it) is not there. a- po H dem. 16 there (near); that (near). p- eleepo; pele...po HHLLHHL dem. 16 there; that place; then. menema LLH conj. therefore; so; thence. namalapejo LLLHL adv. thereupon; and then; after that. a- ga L dem. 6 these. geleega; gele...ga HHLLHHL dem. 6 these. a- si L dem. 10 these. syeleesi; syele...si HHLLHHL dem. 10 these. a- tu L dem. 13 these. tweeletu; twele...tu HHHLHHL dem. 13 these. a- va L dem. 2 these. a- yi L dem. 8 these. a- jino LL dem. 4; 9 these (4) here; this (9) here. jeleeji; jele...ji HHHLHHL dem. 4; 9 these (4) or this (9). a- jiiji; jiiji aji HHHHHHLL dem. 4; 9 these (4) same; this (9) same. a- ji L dem. 4; 9 these (4); this (9). agano moova gano LLLHHHHL adv. these days. geegano; gee...gano HHLLHHLL dem. 6 these here. a- sino; sinosino LLLLHH dem. 10 these here. syeesino; syele...sino HHLLHHLL dem. 10 these here. a- tuno; tunotuno LLLLHH dem. 13 these here. tweetuno; twe...tula- HHLLHLL dem. 13 these here. a- vano; vanovano LLLLHH dem. 2 these here. veevano; ve...vano HHLLHLL dem. 2 these here. yeeyino; ye...yino HHLLHLL dem. 8 these here. a- yino; yinoyino LLLLHH dem. 8 these here. yeleeyi; yele...yi HHHLHHL dem. 8 these (near). jeejino; jele...jino HHLLHHLL dem. 4; 9 these ones (4) here or this one (9) here. a- gaaga; gaaga aga HHHHHHLH dem. 5 these ones; these same. veleeva; vele...va HHHLHHL dem. 2 these particular ones. a- tuutu; tuutu atu HHHHHHLH dem. 13 these same. a- vaava; vaava ava HHHHHLLH dem. 2 these same; these ones. a- yiiyi; yiiyi ayi HHHHHHLH dem. 8 these same; these ones. vaanganya HHHL pron. they (emphatic). N- galaango HLLH n. 9 thick bush; a thicket; a Redwood tree (Erythroxylum emarginatum, var.). N- golokolo LLLL n. 9 thick urine due to cystitis or to phosphates; a sp. of lizard. wu- kaandapale HHLLL n. 14 thickness. wu- kape HL n. 14 thickness (of material). ci- taaka LLH n. 7 thieving "medicine" producing unconsciousness in the victim. veveve HHH adv. thin and transparent; soft. siinji LLL n. 9 thin wire (esp. iron wire). ma- loonda LHL n. 6 things for sale or barter; trade; barter. y- -a gonela HHHL n. 8 things related to bed (mats; blankets; sheets; etc). -ganiisya HHLL v. 15 think; consider. -ganiiciisye losooso! LHHH ideop. think continuously of a matter. -waasya HLL v. 15 think over; contemplate; compare; appear to be; fall slightly (of rain). -waasiisye nsiinga HLL adv. third day after tomorrow. kaataatu HHHHL adv. third time. N- jota HH n. 9 thirst. a- di L dem. 5 this. a- ju L dem. 1 this. a- ka L dem. 12 this. a- lu L dem. 11 this. a- wu L dem. 3; 14 this. kweleeku; kwele...ku HHHLHHL dem. 15; 17 this (15) or here (17). a- cino LL dem. 7 this here. a- dino; dinidino LLLLHH dem. 5 this here. dyeedino; dyee...dino HHLLHHLL dem. 5 this here. a- juno; junojuno LLLLLH dem. 1 this here. a- kano; kanokano LLLLLL dem. 12 this here. a- luno; lunoluno LLLLHH dem. 11 this here. a- wuno; wunowuno LLLLHH dem. 3; 14 this here. a- kuno; kunokuno LLLLHH dem. 15; 17 this here (15); here (17) jweleeju; jwele...ju HHHLHHL dem. 1 this one. keleeka; kele...ka HHLLHHL dem. 12 this one. lweleelu; lwele...lu HHHLHHL dem. 11 this one. ceecino HHLL dem. 7 this one here. dyeleedi; dyee...dino HHHLHHLL dem. 5 this one here. jweejuno; jwele...juno HHLLHHLL dem. 1 this one here. keekano; kele...kano HHLLHHLL dem. 12 this one here. lweeluno; lwee...luno HHLLHHLL dem. 11 this one here weewuno; we...wuno HHLLHLL dem. 3; 14 this one here. kweekuno; kwee...kuno HHLLHHLL dem. 15; 17 this one here (15) or here (17). a- diidi; diidi adi HHHHHHLH dem. 5 this same. a- juuju; juuju aju HHHHHHLH dem. 1 this same. a- kaaka; kaaka aka HHHHHHLH dem. 12 this same. a- luulu; luulu alu HHHHHHLH dem. 11 this same. a- kuuku; kuuku aku HHHHHHLH dem. 15; 17 this same (15); this same place (17). a- paapa; paapa apa HHHHHHLH dem. 16 this same place. panopaano LLHHH adv. this same place; right here. a- wuuwu; wuuwu awu HHHHHHLH dem. 3; 14 this same; this one. a- ci; ciici; ciici aci LHHHHHHLH dem. 7 this; this one; this same. sampaano HLHH adv. this very moment; soon; a short time ago. iyi LL adv. this way; so; this. mi- iva HL n. 4 thorns. a- wo H dem. 2; 3; 14 those (2); that (3; 14). a- jila; jilajila LLLLLL dem. 4; 9 those (4) (distant); that (9) (distant). jeleejo; jele...jo HHHLHHL dem. 4; 9 those (4) (near) or that (9) (near). a- jo H dem. 4; 9 those (4) (near); that (9) (near). jijoojo LLHL dem. 4; 9 those (4) same or that (9) same. geegala; gee...gala HHLLHHLL dem. 6 those (distant). a- sila; silasila LLLLLL dem. 10 those (distant). syeesila; syele...sila HHLLHHLL dem. 10 those (distant). a- tula; tulatula LLLLLL dem. 13 those (distant). -tweetula; twele...tula HHLLHHLL dem. 13 those (distant) a- vala; valavala LLLLLL dem. 2 those (distant). yeeyila; ye...yila HHLLHLL dem. 8 those (distant). a- yila; yilayila LLLLLL dem. 8 those (distant). a- gala LL dem. 6 those (distant). jele myaanja jila HHLLHLL dem. 4 those fellows; "people like that". geleego; gele...go HHLLHHL dem. 6 those (near); syeleesyo; syele...syo HHHLHHL dem. 10 those (near). a- syo L dem. 10 those (near). a- to H dem. 13 those (near). tweleeto; twele...to HHHLHHL dem. 13 those (near) yeleeyo; yele...yo HHHLHHL dem. 8 those (near). a- yo H dem. 8 those (near). a- go H dem. 6 those (near). aci- vaavako HHHH n. 2c those of a forbidden degree of relationships, e.g., parents and grown up children, wife's or husband's parents and their son or daughter-in-law, uncles and aunts and their nephews or nieces, etc. jeejila HHLL dem. 4; 9 those ones (4) (distant) or that one (9) (distant). veevala; ve...vala HHLLHLL dem. 2 those particular ones distant. weleewo; wele...wo HHHLHHL dem. 3; 14 those particular ones (near). vaanya HLL pron. 2 those (people). gagoogo LLHL dem. 6 those same. iyooyo LLHL dem. 8 those same. jilajiila LLHLL dem. 4; 9 those same (4) (distant) or that same (9). galagaala LLHLL dem. 6 those same (distant). silasiila LLHHL dem. 10 those same (distant). tulatuula; tula...tula LLHHLLLLL dem. 13 those same (distant). valavaala LLHLL dem. 2 those same (distant). sisyoosyo LLLL dem. 10 those same (near). tutooto LLHL dem. 13 those same (near). vawoowo LLHL dem. 2 those same (near). yilayiila LLHLL dem. 8 those same; the same thing; those same things. vaanganyawo LLHLL dem. 2 those, "that lot" (of people). N- ganiisyo LLLL n. 10 thought; intention; objective. macaavi LHHL adv. thoughtlessness; saying the first thing that comes into one's head; haste; rapidity of speech. ma- ganiisyo LLLL n. 6 thoughts. -kuvita HHL v. 15 thrash, beat. -kuviite wu- luusi HLL n. 14 thread. lu- pota LH n. 11 thread in cloth (esp. with reference to a fringe). lu- poonji LLL n. 11 thread used in oil-lamp; a swab used in oiling the body. N- bota LH n. 10 threads. mwa mapweelele HHLLLL adv. threateningly. ma- pweelelo LLLL n. 6 threats. -tatu LL num. three. katatu LLL num. three times. -tidinyisya HHLL v. 15 throttle, strangle. -tidinyiisye -pamudila HHLL v. 15 throw any soft substance (e.g., clay); leave the path temporarily. -pamidiile -meteka HHL v. 15 throw mud, as at a wall. -meteece -taataasika HHLLLL v. 15 throw out sparks; explode and fly out (e.g., producing popcorn in frying pan); crackle. -taataasiice -tatadika HHLL v. 15 throw out sparks; sparkle; scintillate. -tatadiice -nyin'udila HHLL v. 15 throw the bead back in assent. -nyin'udiile -dii- -jaanda HLL v. 15 throw the end of a cloth, worn like a cloak, over the shoulder. -jaandile -saambula HHLL v. 15 throw things about when in search of something; annoy; scold; punish. -saambwiile -ponya HL v. 15 throw; throw at or to. -ponyiisye a- siisi; siisi asi HHHHHHLH dem. 10 these same. N- baamba LLH n. 10 thunder. alaamisi LLHLL adv. thursday. dyanceece HHLL adv. thursday. iyooyo LLHL adv. thus, so; "just so" (in agreement). wu- ve(l)ecete HHLL n. 14 the way of speaking; language; tongue. N- bapani HHL n. 9 tick, esp. the small brown grass tick. -tikatika HHLL v. 15 tickle. -tikatiice -nyelenyeesya HHLLL v. 15 tickle; stroke. -nyelenyeesiisye -valavadila HHLLL v. 15 tie a batten to an upright pole or a rafter; be ready to move off (esp. of a journey). -valavadiile -wuvila HHL v. 15 tie loosely (temporarily; put leaves in a pot of water to prevent splashing while being carried. -wuuviile -taviidila HHHLL v. 15 tie on. -taviidiile -poma HH v. 15 tie on battens of wall. -pomile -pagala HHL v. 15 tie on the battens of roof. -pageele -pÂgÂsya -yeeyeeka HHLLL v. 15 tie temporarily; wash grain. -yeeyeece -tina HH v. 15 tie tightly so as to constrict (anything soft); stretch oneself; adjust by pulling or stretching; walk very erect; "top" a tree; pollard. -tenile -poopolanya HHLLL v. 15 tie together crossed bamboos or sticks. -poopoleenye ya kaanganika HHHLLL adv. tight; firmly, strongly, immovably. -pilula HHL v. 15 tilt. -pilwiile -pÂlÂsya -nyikula HHL v. 15 tilt; retch. -nyikwiile N- biinga LLL n. 9 time; a period of time. N- daavi LHL n. 9 time; distance (in time) between two places. N- daala LLL n. 9 time, season, period. wu- kati HH n. 14 time; seasson. N- dasi, ndema syaa kala HHHHHHHH n. 10 times of long ago; in the old days. N- dema HH n. 9 times; periods; sudden death. seeta HHL n. 9 "tin" (thin iron plated with tin); a tin plate. ma- ndiindiindidi LLLLLH n. 6 tingling in a limb ("pins and needles"). -ngalagaanduka HHLLLL v. 15 to be startled; start off quickly. -ngalagaandwiice -pelepeeta HHLLL v. 15 to be too large (e.g., a finger-ring); be irresolute; be half-hearted. -palepeetile -tula ndulo HLLL idiom. 15 belch. -pooka HHH v. 15 to enjoy the life; be well off; dance; swank; attitudinize, esp. in dance. -poocile -dii- -siindikula HHLLL v. 15 to make oneself vulnerable to diseases or fierce animals by disrespecting certain taboos. -siindikwiile kunciji LHL adv. to the left. kulupyaanda LLHLL adv. to the left (jocular). kun'dyoku LHL adv. to the right. -nun'umicisya HHLLL v. 15 to use or adopt a wrong size (esp. a size under a required standard). -nun'umiciisye c- uule LHL n. 7 toad or frog (generic term). diiwumi LLLL adv. total absence of people; nobody about. soona LHL n. 9 tobacco; snuff. leelo LHL adv. today. paambayi! LLHL ideop. todding. lu- koose LHL n. 11 toe- or finger-nail; claw. malaavi LLHL adv. tomorrow. wukulu LHL adv. too big. wunonono LHHH adv. too difficult. wusito LLL adv. too heavy. lepetee! LHLL adv. too liquid, sloppy (of porridge, mortar, etc.). wuleewu LLHL adv. (too) long. wiinji LHL adv. too much, too many. wuvisi LHH adv. too raw; too unripe. wiipi LHL adv. too short. wunaandi LHHH adv. too small. wunoondi LHHH adv. too small. -vaangudila HHLLL v. 15 top a tree. -vaangudiile mudi LL n. 10 torches. ma- sawuko LLL n. 6 troubles due to poverty. -kwaaya HLL v. 15 touch. -kwaayiiye seve HL n. 10 toy arrows. N- dakanyo LLL n. 10 tracks (e.g., evident in long grass). wu- pasani LLL n. 14 trade. n- simu HH n. 3 trade; business. lu- suumo HHH n. 11 trade; buying and selling. wu- suume HLL n. 14 trading; price. lu paanda HLL n. 11 traditionalYao boy's circumcision. -poondogola HHLLL v. 15 trample allover. -poondogweele -vanika HHL v. 15 transfix; skewer. -vaniice -paandicila HHLLL v. 15 transplant. -paandiciile -pÂÂndicisya *-pÂnd- wu- tesi HH n. 14 trapping; stratagem. -eenda-jeenda LLHLLL v. 15 travel about; walk about. -jeesile-jeesile ma- diindi HLL n. 6 treachery doubledealing; conspiracy. -wuluwuuta HHLLL v. 15 tread down grass, crops, etc.; speak indistinctly. -wuluwuutile -divata HHL v. 15 step on; tread; trample on; be bewitched by "medicine" placed on the path. -diveete N- boonji LLL n. 10 threads; tassels; the torn-off (frayed) end of material. -kaladicisya HHLLL v. 15 treat with cruelty or harshness. -kaladiciisye -aanguciya LLHLL v. 15 treat with disrespect. -jaanguciiye y- aawo LHL poss. 8 theirs. -vagajila HHLL v. 15 tremble. -vaagajiile -tetemela HHLL v. 15 tremble; shiver. -tetemeele -tÂtÂmesya -gugumila HHLL v. 15 tremble, throb. -gugumiile citetemele LHHLL adv. trembling. wu- diinje HLL n. 14 trial; probation; "What's-his-name?"' "That so-and-so" (esp. in disparagement). ma- palaamba LLLL n. 6 tribal, or other tatoo scars on the temples. n- naambo LLL n. 3 tribute. n- tuulo HHH n. 3 tribute; a mast; a long pole; a present. -lakatika HHLL v. 15 trickle down (e.g., grain, water); fall in a contiunuous stream (e.g., water, earth, leaves). -lakatiice -lÂkÂtisya -jidima HHL v. 15 trickle; flow slowly. -jidiime -jÂdÂmya *-gÂd- -saandamula HHLLL v. 15 trigger; tease; start a quarrel; be treacherous. -saandamwiile -sÂÂndamusya -n'una HH v. 15 trim (hair, grass) with knife (or scissors). -n'unile -ciisa HHH v. 15 trim the edge (e.g., grass of eaves, threads in weaving). -cisile -cenyeendela HHHLL v. 15 trim the hair roundd the forehead. -cenyeendeele -kwata HH v. 15 trip up. -kwatile -pyaalula HHLL v. 15 trip up; upset by pulling at the base (e.g., a pole, a pile of things). -pyaalwiile N- dale HL n. 10 tripiping an opponent when wrestling; politics; iron ore. maseese LLLL adv. tripping along. -diimbicila HHLLL v. 15 try hard; resist strongly. -diimbiciile *-dÂmb- -diinga HHH v. 15 try; experiment; measure. -diinjile *-dÂûg- -peenda HHH v. 15 try the omens as before a journey. -peendile -nyisya HL v. 15 try the weight of anything by lifting it. -nyisiisye papajila! LLLL adv. trying hard. -pyaataangula HHLLLL v. 15 trip up; tackle low. -pyaataangwiile -dii- -piinda HLL v. 15 tuckle the legs under when sitting; draw up the legs when lying. -piindile magududila LHHLL adv. tucking anything in the waist-cloth, belt, etc. dyaviidi HHHL adv. tuesday. jumaanne LLHL adv. tuesday. -diimbukuka HHLLL v. 15 tumble; sag; fall over slowly (e.g., a tree or a pole). -diimbukwiice di- isomwa LHL n. 5 tunnel made by white ants. ma- njaano HHL n. 6 turmeric. -panudila HHLL v. 15 turn aside from the path; give false account. -panudiile -sepuka HHL v. 15 turn aside from a path. Hence, Euph., defaecate; (redup.) have diarrhoea; avoid. -sepwiice -sÂpÂsya -pitikuka HHLL v. intr. 15 turn back; change one's mind. -pitikwiice -pÂtÂkusya -wujidila HHLL v. 15 turn back on the way. -wujidiile -wunika HHL v. 15 turn (e.g., a recipient) upside down; close (a book); put together two flat surfaces (e.g., two halves of a pumpkin); -wuniice -pikusya HHL v. 15 turn on to its side (pot, tin); turn upside down. -pikwiisye -peendecela HHLLL v. 15 turn, or be turned, to one side, esp. a cap or a heat; tip or be tipped up; heel over. -peendeceele -syuulula HHLL v. 15 turn or look away in disgust; wince. -syuulwiile -n'anamula HHLL v. 15 turn over (esp. anything flat); be amusing; be jovial. -n'anamwiile galaambuka HHHLL v. intr. turn over; fall. -syooka HHH v. intr. 15 turn round. -syoocile -syoosya HLL v. tr. 15 turn round; change (load) from one shoulder to the other; hitch up (a load) on the shoulder. -syoosiisye -galawuka HHLL v. intr. 15 turn round; overturn; change (transform). -galawiice -gÂlÂwusya -galawusya HHLL v. tr. 15 turn round; overturn; change (transform). -galawiisye *-gaduk- -tuundumadila HHLLLL v. 15 turn the back to; abandon; desert; be behind; be inconsiderate, selfish, egotistic. -tuundumeele -gadamika HHLL v. tr. 15 turn to its (his, her) back. -gadaamiice syoo! LH ideop. turning back. N- ciwula LLL n. 9 tuskless elephant. N- beleenje HHHL n. 10 tussocks of burn grass or stumps of small trees remaining after a bushfire. kavidi LLL num. twice. N- decetu HHL n. 10 twigs. -nyetula HHL v. 15 twinkle (the stars, fireflies, etc.); quiver (as air on a hot day). -nyetwiile ma- vila HH n. 6 twins. -pukusa HHL v. 15 twirl between the hands (esp. the fire-stick). -pukwiise -peka HH v. 15 twirl (esp. the male fire stick); drill or bore. -pecile -galamya HHL v. tr. 15 twist. -galeemye -piindiingula HHLLLL v. 15 twist another's words; give differing accounts of an event. -piindiingwiile -pyonyokola HHLL v. 15 twist off. -pyonyokweele -pota HH v. 15 twist round; spin (twist) thread by rubbing along the thigh; begin to bud (corn or sorghum); wring. -potile -siinga HHH v. 15 twist strands (of cotton, sisal, etc.) into thread or rope; cut the throat of an animal (in order to bleed it). -siingile -minigasya HHLL v. 15 twist the body at the hips when dancing. -minigeesye -kwiidula HHLL v. 15 twist the mouth in derision. -kwiidwiile -popotokola HHLLL v. 15 twist; wring. -popotokweele -nyoonga HHH v. 15 twist; wring; gnaw (of hunger). -nyoonjile *-néÂûg- mapoomboti LLLLL adv. twisted; crooked; wrinkled (esp. the scalp). -vidi LL num. two. cisoosoola LHHLLL adv. (two or more people in one bed) lying in a such a way that the feet of one are faced to the headrest of the other and vice-versa. cindiici LHLL adv. two or more women using the same mortar at the same time. nduviila LLHL adv. tying a strip of material round the head. lu- maango HHH n. 11 tying two long sticks to a load so that the bearer can replace it on his head after a rest without having to lift it from the ground which imposes a severe strain. lumaalo LLLH adv. tying with a knot at each turn. N- golokoombwa HHLHL n. 10 udersized cobs of corn; corn gleanings. n'aala LHL n. 9 ulcer or opacity of the cornea; cataract (of the eye). -luuluuta HHLLL v. 15 ululate; buzz (as a fly). -luuluutile N- buluulu LLHL n. 9 ululations; a tadpole. wu- suuma HHH n. 14 unaccompanied (of food without relish); tastelessness; insipidity. -suuma HHH adj. unaccompanied; food without relish. telele! HLL ideop. uncountable; in great number. cikwapatile LHLLL adv. under the arm. -pyoopyoolosya HHLLLL v. 15 under-rate; scorn; "run down"; sharpen to a very fine point. -pyoopyoolweesye ci- toonga LHL n. 7 underpants or panties; a form of torture in which the hot bambarra groundnuts (Voandezia subterranea) beans are applied to the scrotum in a cloth so tied. -manyiidila HHHLL v. 15 understand; know; know how or why. -manyiidiile -wusyaanukula HHHLLL v. 15 undo; unmake. -wusyaanukwiile -wuula HHH v. 15 undress. -wusile -luumbukuka HHLLL v. intr. 15 unfasten. -luumbukwiice n- nuusu LHL n. 3 unfermented beer of the first day of brewing. wu- tuulwa LHL n. 14 unfermented (sweet) beer of the second day of brewing. -sapaangula HHHLL v. 15 unfold (e.g., cloth); unreveal. -sapaangwiile -sÂpÂÂngusya -taambalukula HHLLLL v. 15 unfold; spread out (e.g., cloth). -taambalukwiile sokokove LLLL n. 9 unground (or unpounded) bits of grain in flour; gravel. di- puluulu HLLL n. 5 uninhabited area; the bush; a desert. N- balaale LLHL n. 9 uninhabited country; an uninitiated person. cilolo LHL adv. in a "Lolo" way; the Lolo language; unintelligibly. mwa kusisimuka HHHHLL adv. unintentionally; automatically; unconsciously. wu- mpepe HL n. 14 unity; individuality; oneness. ci- mbadi HL n. 7 unjustified expectation; "wishful thinking". akaapagweeje LLLHLLL idiom. unless he/they is there; if he/they were there. ci- noono HLL n. 7 unnamed thing ("X", "Y", "Z"). -totokola HHLL v. 15 unpick sewing; tear apart (two things fastend together); force (a lock). -tookweele -tÂtÂkosya ci- gulukutu LHHH n. 7 unprepared hide. -siindikula HHLLL v. 15 unprotect avillage or house that has been protected with medicine; divide unequally. -siidikwiile -sÂÂndikusya -siinjikula HHLLL v. 15 unravel; disentangle. -siinjikwiile wu- tambwaadi LLHL n. 14 unreliability. yi- ndemaanje HLLL n. 8 unripe beans. di- n'weenya HLL n. 5 unripe corn suguumbe LLHL n. 10 unripe kind of "spear grass". ma- ndoolo HLL n. 6 unripe peanuts or ground-beans. N- bweese LLL n. 10 unstrung beads. N- buluula LLHL n. 10 unstrung beads; a flint-lock gun. -goombokola HHLLL v. 15 untie; explain; break an agreement; go back on a bargain; rescue. -goombokweele gopola HHL v. 15 untie; release. -gopweele -gÂpÂsya mpaka HL adv. until; as far as; and then. cikamudila LLLLH adv. unwillingly; raping. kwiinaani LLHHH adv. up above; the sky. kunkuudi LLHL adv. up the hill; upstream. -nkuudi LHL adj. upper. coongocele LLHLL adv. upright; erect. -paandukula HHLLL v. 15 uproot. -paandiciile *-pÂnd- -tupula HHL v. 15 uproot; extract a tooth (with forceps). -tupwiile -kulula HHL v. 15 unravel; slacken; draw threads, us. in making a fringe to material. -kulwiile -ciisya HLL v. 15 urge; coerce. -ciisiisye ma- kweeso LHL n. 6 urine. di- tiindidi HHLL n. 5 unripe corn that can be made porridge from. -wiisya HLL v. 15 (us. vegetables) boil, leach and dry in order to keep for the following season. -wiisiisye -puunja HHH v. 15 use obscene language to. -puunjile -ciinjila HHLL v. 15 use something to catch what is about to fall; guard oneself as with a shield; drive (esp. animal(s)) toward. -ciinjiile ntega LL adv. useless; futile. ca ntega HLL adv. uselessly; unnecessarily. wu- gweembele HHHH n. 14 uselessness; helplessness; (inefficiency). cee- pref. 1a usually affixed to adult's proper names. ana; anaga LHLLH inter. usually at the beginning of a sentence but sometimes at the end for emphasis. -tuluma HHL v. 15 utter a low growl; purr. -tulwiime -tÂlÂmya *-kÂm- -bogojola HHLL v. tr. 15 wrench open. -bogojweele -leembela HHLL v. 15 vaccinate. -leembeele -lÂÂmbesya ma- mbaalo LLL n. 6 vaginal discharge during pregnancy. wu- belubeelu LLHHL n. 14 vagrancy; cadging; peddling goods. wu- lavalava HHLL n. 14 vagrancy; woman-hunting. sididii! LHHH ideop. vanishing; taking longer time than the necessary to come back or never coming back; leaving and never coming back; taking a very long time to return from a journey. ka- sipa LL n. 12 varicose ulcers. n- tuundusi LLLL n. 3 various climbers; a temporary rope made from any creeper. n- tomoni HHL n. 3 various spp. of Diplorrhyachus-tree having a white sap used as bird-lime. wu- laambi HHH n. 14 vassalage; submission. ci- paata HHH n. 7 venerial disease of any kind. lu- syuungusyuungu LLHLHL n. 11 vertigo; giddiness. sokoo! HHH adv. very deep; pre-eminently; especially; in great degree. kumasikusiku LLHHLL adv. very early in the morning (before dawn). -a nkamwa LL adj. very talkative. nyididii! HLLL ideop. very tiny. nnope LL adv. very, very much, exceedingly. kusyeene LLHL adv. very; very much; greatly. -cimaasya HHLL v. 15 vex; disgust; make one to be hated. -cimaasiisye tucii! HHH ideop. volumes of smoke. -tapika HHL v. 15 vomit. -tapiice -tÂpÂsya *-tÂpik- ma- tapisi HHH n. 6 vomit. ma- viingu LLL n. 6 vomit induced by drinking poison ordeal but not containing the poison itself. -selula HHL v. 15 vomit (of an infant). -selwiile -sÂlÂsya di- tuumbusi LLLL n. 5 Vulture ( Aegypiidae spp.) -tiimbwinya HHLL v. 15 waddle (as a fat man); nudge; poke in the ribs. -tiimbwiinye -ngweengweela HHLLL v. 15 waddle; toddle. -ngaweengweesile vijkuu! LLL adv. waddling. N- boote LHL n. 9 wages; hire; a reward. ma- dipilo LLL n. 6 wages, pay. -puukuunya HHLLL v. 15 waggle; esp. shake the head in refusal. -puukuunyiisye N- golome LLL n. 9 Wahlber's Eagle (Aquila wahlgergii). -taamiidila HHLLLL v. 15 wait for. -taamiidiile -eembeceya LLHLL v. 15 wait; have patience. -jeembeceye -diinda HHH v. 15 wait; wait for. -diindiite -iimuka LLHL v. 15 wake up; get up after sleep; rise or get up from a recumbent posture; be well, in good health. -jiimwiice -iimÂsya *-bÂÂk- -dii- -jeesya HLL v. 15 walk carefully or unobstrusively; be a prostitute. -jeesiisye -dii- -taandaasya HHLLL v. 15 walk carefully; toddle (of a child). -taandaasiisye -caanjuka HHLL v. 15 walk fast. -caanjwiice -cÂÂnjusya -kaangamala HHLLL v. 15 walk fast. -kaangameele -kÂÂngamasya -eenda HHH v. 15 walk; proceed; travel; progress. -jeesile -cakama HHL v. 15 walk quickly with short steps. -cakeme -cÂkÂmya -tuugala HHLL v. 15 walk quicly with long strides. -tuugeele -tÂÂgasya tepaa! tepaa! tepaa! LLLLLLLLL ideop. walk sowly as a tall man does. -pupudika HHLL v. 15 walk uncertainly as a blind person. -pupudiice -taandaacisya HHLLLL v. 15 walk unsteadily; hobble. -taandaaciisye -kakadika HHLL v. 15 walk sideways (as a crab); walk warily as if expecting an attack. -kakadiice -taandaajila HHLLLL v. 15 walk with care, pick one's way (e.g., along a branch, fallen tree, edge of precipice); hobble along. -taandaajiile -tÂÂndaajisya lutogolo LLLL adv. (walking) in the rain. nyanyu-nyanyu LLLL ideop. walking very carefully; stalking. lutiindiga LLLLL adv. (walking) with the shoulders well back as the women do. -dii- -loveka HLL v. 15 wallow. -loveece jasaajasa LLLLL ideop. wandering about; walking around for nothing. -saciidila HHHLL v. 15 want; intend. -sacicidiile -saka HH v. 15 want; wish. (Auxiliary). -sacile N- goondo HLL n. 9 war; a war-party; an army. -oota HHH v. 15 warm oneself at a fire. -jootile n- tukuta LLL n. 3 warmth; heat. ma- jaanga HHL n. 6 warriors; experienced soldiers. -capa HH v. 15 wash. -capile wu- diinda LHL n. 14 "wash and ward". wu- loonda HLL n. 14 "wash and ward". -suva HH v. 15 wash one's legs; cast slough (snake); desquamate. -suvile -naava HHH v. intr. 15 wash (or rinse) the hands. -naavile -nÂaya -uunguusya LLHLL v. 15 wash out the mouth; gargle; beat the water (e.g., with hands, a paddle); tresh about in water. -juunguusiisye -naaya HLL v. tr. 15 wash somebody else's (us. child's) hands. -naayiiye -sukusula HHLL v. 15 wash the face. -sukuswiile -sÂkÂsusya -suka HH v. 15 wash (utensils); plait. -sucile w- aasaasi HHLLH n. 14 waste; quality of loosing frequently. w- oonaasi HHLLH n. 14 waste; destruction. -loleela HHLL v. 15 watch for; look out for; hope for; aim at (intend); expect. -loleeleele m- eesi HHH n. 6 water. wu- diva LL n. 14 water oozing out of the ground. N- gaangaangama LLLLLH n. 9 water or ooze stained with oxide of iron. wasaa! LLL ideop. water spouting. lu- ngaangaangama LLLLLH n. 11 water stained with rust from iron-ore. ci- tiwi LH n. 7 water which husked corn has been soaked in. wu- pala LL n. 14 water-falls; the sound of rushing water. n'- jiika LLL n. 3 water-lily. wu- lo L n. 14 water-pots. -dyuudyuusya HHLLL v. 15 wave or wiggle from side to side (esp. the finger as in reproof). -dyuudyuusiisye petapeta LLLL adv. waving about. wu- tave HL n. 14 way of building or of tying; method of construction. w- eende LHL n. 14 ways (habits); customs; method; way of doing or making (esp. tribal); nature; disposition (of a person). noowe LLH adv. we too; we also. uwe apano LHLHL pron. we who are present. vejele HHH ideop. weakness from age; being worn-out. ci- paanje HLL n. 7 wealth; things of value. -tiindisya HHLL v. 15 wear a great variety of clothes; eat a great variety of differnt foods; be difficult to please. -tiindiisye -takula HHL v. 15 wear or put on (clothes). -takwiile -tÂkÂsya -solocela HHLL v. 15 wear round the waist. -soloceele wu- pele HL n. 14 weariness; fatigue. mavagala LHLL adv. (wearing) a cloth, part thrown over the shoulder like a cloak. gologolo HHLL n. 9 weasel. -kuva HH v. 15 hem; weave a selvage on a mat or cloth; bind the edge. -kuvile -luka HH v. 15 weave (basket work). -lucile *-dÂk- -picika HHL v. 15 weave strips together; secure the door. -piciice jumaataano LLLHLL adv. wednesday. dyataatu HHLL adv. wednesday. ci- ndiindi HLL n. 7 weasel. ci- juma LL n. 7 week. n- nuungu LLL n. 3 week. -dila HH v. 15 weep; mourn; cry. -disile -dÂsya wu- sito LL n. 14 weight. n- silo LL n. 3 weight; heaviness; object of a person that causes fear. w- esaani LHLL n. 14 weight (of humans); anything of standard size used as a measure; scales (for weighing). wucenene LHHL adv. well. ntendeele LLLL adv. well; better; peacefully; freely. nyakapya LLL adv. wet, damp, sodden. ci- nyesi LL n. 7 wet ground; a damp (not mud). -aci? LH inter. what for?. -a cici? LHL inter.. "what for?; of what kind?; of what sex (for newly borne child)" . -ati udi? HHHL inter. what kind of?; how?; in which way?. ndaavi ci? LLLL adv. what time is it?; at what time? ya? H inter. 8 what?; which ones?. cicii?; cii? LLHHL inter. what?; why? caaka ci? LLLL adv. when? (lit. which year?, but it is used in any case in which the question is about time (not specified in terms of hour, day, week, etc.). pa(api) LLL adv. where? paambakanyiko LLHHLH adv. where one can get through; a gap. peewogo LLLL adv. where the bedding is spread on the floor. kwa(pi)? LL inter. where?, whither?, whence?, which?. di- noolo LLL n. 5 whet-stone; a strop. vaa? HL inter. 2 which one(s)? -api? LL inter. which?; what?. -ci? L inter. which?, what kind of? -piciidila HHHLL v. 15 "whip" the end of a rope (naut.); serve the head of an arrow; serve (naut.). -piciidiile -pÂcÂÂdisya ci- mbuunga LHL n. 7 whirlwind ("dust devil"). n- salapa LLL n. 3 whiskers, long beard. -soongoona HHLLL v. 15 whisper. -soongoonile -non'ona HHL v. 15 whisper; backbite, slander. -non'weene lu- uluusi HLLH n. 11 whistle. lwiisi LLL adv. whistling; wu- cece LL n. 14 "white ant" (generic); stinginess, parsimony; avarice. wu- udi HL n. 14 white hair. N- gale HL n. 9 white shells found on the Coast and on the shores of Tanzania, used primarily as a tool for smoothing the inside of a pot before firing, but also as spoons. As a divining tool, the shell is symbol of innocence. mbuu! HH ideop. whiteness, brightness. wu- nyuunyu HLH n. 14 whiteness; cleanliness; newness. wu- suungu HLL n. 14 whiteness (of person). mbee! HH ideop. whiteness or brightness. N- jeleesa LLHL n. 9 whitening (kaolin or lime). ma- palagulo HHLH n. 6 whitish marks on the skin caused by scratches. -ani LH inter. who?. a- ceeni? LLH inter.. 2 whom (are you talking about)? vaa? LH inter. 2 who? nduuni? LLH inter. who is it? vaani? LLH inter. who? which one? (person). lu- lacilaci HHHH n. 11 whooping-cough. ci- jela LL n. 7 width; breadth; anything broad and flat. ci- pana LL n. 7 width; bredth. -pupa HH v. 15 wiggle or flatter about (as a fowl in its death-throes). -pupile ci- kooko LHL n. 7 wild beast; a weed; any noxious or useless plant. wu- pya H n. 14 wild fire; burnt bush country. n- towo HL n. 3 wild plum. -nyeembeelela HHLLLL v. 15 wind (e.g., string around a stick). -nyeembeeleele N- biindombiindo LLLHHH n. 10 windings (e.g., of a path). lewalewa LLLL ideop. winging about. -kupila HHL v. 15 wink; blink. -kupiile -pepula HHL v. 15 sift (corn); winnow corn in a basket - a circular motion separating flour from chaff, and a tose ejecting the chaff; scrape together (flour earth). -pepwiile -pÂpÂsya -wululusya HHLL v. 15 winnow, e.g., by pouring grain from a height. -wululwiisye -ngun'uunda HHLL v. 15 winnow (grain). -ngun'uundile -yuuya HLL v. 15 winnow; shake; swing a skipping rope round the head. -yuuyiiye ci- peeta HHH n. 7 winnowing basket -syuula HHL v. 15 wipe dry. -syuusile -pukuta HHL v. 15 wipe; shed leaves. -pukwiite N- daambwe LLL n. 10 wires; mist; fog. luu- nda L n. 11 wisdom, sense. -pidipiita ntima HHLLHHH v. 15 wish for something unattainable. wu- savi HL n. 14 witchcraft. pasyuungudiice LLLHLLL adv. with difficulty (owing to complexity). wuteemba LLLL adv. with eyes half-open. wusoombo LLLL adv. with eyes half open. cinamile LHLL adv. ducking; with hanging head; mournfully; stooping. tagalaambwii! LHHHHH ideop. with legs widely apart; astride. -swiinyala HHLL v. 15 wither away; shrivel up. -swiinyeele -swÂÂnyasya -puva HH v. 15 wither; be low cheeked. -puvile N- bwaawa HHL n. 10 withered groundnuts. yi- swaani LHL n. 8 withered leaves or grass; rubbish. di- waanje HLL n. 5 withered corn. N- booni LLL n. 9 witness; testimony. aca- mbuumba HHL n. 2c women (formal). ci- taagu LHL n. puzzle. -simoonga HHLL v. 15 wonder at. -simoonjile -sÂmÂosya saayi LLL adv. "wonder whether". wu- tuci LL n. 14 wood-shavings. -a citeela HHHH adj. wooden. wu- sawu HL n. 14 wooden framework (platform) built over a fire for drying fish or meat. -koveka HHL v. 15 work all day without resting; be long winded; last a long time; become stale through repetion. -koveece N- bapajila LLLL n. 9 work, business; odd job. ma- seengo LLL n. 6 work, occupation, profession. juu! LL ideop. worm and nice. ma- nyoongolosi LLLLL n. 6 worms (whether earth-worm or intestinal). ma- kata HH n. 6 worn-out bark-cloth. ma- sosooci LLHL n. 6 worriors; experienced soldiers. -kaciidila HHHLL v. 15 wrap around. -kaciidiile -kÂÂciidisya -vijiidila HHHLL v. 15 wrap in a fold of clothes (e.g., money). -vijiidiile -vÂjÂÂdisya -picila HHL v. 15 wrap round a core (e.g., strung beads round a core; "serve" a rope (naut.); roll a cigaratte); pass a corner of a waist-coth between the legs; gird on equipment. -piciile -pÂcÂsya pipipi LLL adv. wraping or covering up; of a number of things (or persons) standing up. -kutaanguta HHHLL v. tr. 15 wrench, twitch, jerk; attract attention by twitching another's clothes or by a nudge. -kutaangwiite -nyutula HHL v. tr. 15 wrench, twitch, jerk. -nyutwiile -pidipiita HHLLL v. 15 wriggle about. -pidipiitile -pulupuuta HHLLL v. 15 wriggle about. -pulupuutile -salamaanda HHLLL v. 15 wriggle about; dance badly. -salamaandile ma- kwiinyata HHLL n. 6 wrinkled skin; scar tissue. N- gwiinyata HHLL n. 10 wrinkles. siniya LLL n. 10 wrinkles; a large brass basin used as a gong at a certain kind of dance. ma- kwenyeelela HLLLL n. 6 wrinkles of old age. wu- soye HL n. 14 wrongdoing. kuYaawo LLLL adv. Yaoland; the traditional birthplace of the Yao people, situated in Chiconono, in Mozambican Niassa Province. mw- aaju LHL n. 3 yawning; gaping. ma- gavagaava LLLLL n. 6 yaws. bisaadi LHLL n. 9 yellow turmeric (Anethum graveolens). m'- bidicila HHLL n. 3 yellow turmeric. The rhizomes are grated for curry yellow powder. (y)ee! HH adv. yes. eeya! LHL interj. yes, indeed! (emphatic agreement, expressing thanks at the same time). (y)eeloo! LLLH adv. yes (insisting). diiso LLH adv. yesterday. di- vaanda LLL n. 5 foetus of an animal. mmwe pe mmwe HHH pron. you alone; you only. a- lakwe HL pron. 1b you, sing. (very formal). mmwe H pron. 1a you, sing. (informal). mmweejo HLL pron. you (sing., emphatic). mwaanjamwe LLHL pron. you there. noomwe LLH adv. you too; you also. mmweemwe LHL pron. you yourself. N- deembe LLL n. 9 young cockerel; a slander youth. soonga LLL n. 10 young millet or rice. m- mela LL n. 3 young vegetation srpouting after the first rains. -eenu. LHL poss. your. mw- anagweenu LHLLL n. 1 your child. n'- jeenu HHH n. 1 your companion. a- jeenu HHH n. 2 your friend or companion. -eenuumwe LHLLH poss. your own. va- nkweenu HHH n. 1c your spouse. m- pweenu LHL n. 1 your younger sibling. geenu LHL poss. 6 yours. w- isicana LHHH n. 14 youth (abstract), sp. of girls. wu- caanda LLL n. 14 youth; boyhood. wu- soongolo LLLL n. 14 youth; childwood (esp. of boys). ku- Lunguja LHL prop. n. 17 Zanzibar. ndindoondindo HLLHL ideop. zig-zag. kuceele!... LLHL adv. a formal greeting (in the morning). kusweele!... LLHL adv. a formal greeting (late in the afternoon). ci gonamatala HHLHL n. 7 the Spiny Agama lizard (A.hyspida). kuundaanda LLHHH adv. at the biginning. N- jeece HHH n. 10 spp. of white ants. noombo LHL n. 9 sp. of thorn shrubs planted as a fence; the leaves are edible (when cooked). nyaato LLL n. 10 nipples (of the breasts). akugweenu LHHHL n. 1b your husband. weleewo HHLL dem. 3; 14 that one (distant). lu- pweeteceela LLLLLL n. 11 tomato. N- bweeteceela LLLLLL n. 10 tomatoes. -diinda HHH v. 15 stamp on. -diindile -iimila LLHL v. 15 defend; support somebody's opinion or cause. -jiimiile ci- kwiidi LLL n. 7 a strong person. mmwaanya HLL pron. you (plural). N- bapaata LLLL n. 10 persistence; stubbornness. ci- valaaka LHLL n. 7 large spp. of grasshopper; a cap made of barkcloth and fringed with beads worn by the girls in the last day of the initiation ceremonies. ci- lemolemo LLLL n. 7 ghost, wraith, supernatural being. -valaganya HHLL v. tr. 15 organize (things); be placed at intervals; be "in open order". -valageenye -wona HH v. 15 graduate (at school); complete studies. -weeni *-bÂn- seelo HLL n. 9 sexual desire. mweene LHL n. 1b elder brother; a polite form of address to an equal; "sir"; great-great-grandchild. waawo LHL pron. 1a you, sing. (formal). lu- nyeenye HLL n. 11 soft drink made of flour of millet. wu- wuumbu LHL n. 14 var. of mushroom. lu- kalaande LLLL n. 11 surface drain; irrigation trench. va- leendo LLL n. 1c guest; visitor (formal). va- alume HHH n. 1c man (formal); husband. aca- n. 2c plural marker of class 1c nouns with the prefixes va-, a- or in singular form. nambaala LLLL n. 9 number. -koonjesya HHLL v. 15 be frequent; visit a place frequently; go frequently by the same route haunt a path, road or place. -koonjeesye ci- ngoongoongodi LLLLLH n. 7 elbow. -kwana HH v. 15 suffice; to be enough. -kwanile -kojola HHL v. 15 pass water; urinate. -kojweele -kÂjÂsya *-kÂj- -ganiisya HHLL v. 15 think. -ganiisiisye *-gÂn- -aalusya LLHL v. 15 slander; libel; disrespect; insult. -jalwiisye -eesya LHL v. 15 trade. -jeesiisye -iiiticisya LLHHLL v. 15 accept; agree. -jiiticiisye dii- -wucisya HLL v. 15 retaliate. -wuciisye -valuka HHL v. intr. 15 burst open. -valwiice *-bÂdud- -valula HHL v. tr. 15 burst open; split up (e.g., bamboo). -valwiile *-bÂdud- -tuluka HHL v. 15 come down; descend. -tulwiice -tÂlÂsya -tÂÂduk- -yika HH v. 15 arrive; come; reach. -yiice -yÂsya *-yék- -nyaala HHH v. 15 wither; dry up. -nyaasile *-néÂd- -kupisya HHL v. 15 forget instantaneously. -kupiile -kolela HHL v. intr. 15 be salty enough; utilize (e.g., house utensils). -koleele -kÂlÂsya -tiila HHH v. 15 flee (from); run away. -tiisile -tÂisya *-tÂÂd- -paapula HHLL v. 15 knock down from a height. -paapwiile -pÂÂpusya -duuma HHH v. 15 be very angry. lu- toolo LLL n. 11 earring. lu- kuunde HHH n. 11 kernel of one kind of beans. | |
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