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b̯unterentevar.b̯uteeren1slip; sliding that is brought about by the wetting of muddy ground7.2.1.5.1Slip, slide7.2.1.5Walk with difficulty2sliding muddy ground due to being wet7.2.1.5.1Slip, slide7.2.1.5Walk with difficulty
b̯untun1spirit, soul, personality; inner spiritual and moral character and behaviour of s.b. that differentiates him from other people3.1Soul, spirit8.3.5.1Nature, character4Social behavior3.1.1Personality4.3Behavior4.3.1.4Reputation2humaneness; character trait that shows kindness towards other people or even animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary4.3.1Good, moral4.4.4.1Mercy4.3.4Do good to4.3.4.4Altruistic, selfless
b̯untwarwavar.b̯unteekwanunprincipled behaviour; conduct of s.b. who does not have strong beliefs about what is right and wrong, who is swept along by the views of anyoneSynb̯u̱matamaataari̱ 1b̯weteekeri̱3.2.1.4Stupid
b̯unwanwakanwanwanfoot-itching disease; illness that is as a result of moving in dew or dirty water that commonly attacks the feet, esp. the toes and keeps on itching2.5.2.2Skin disease2.5.1Sick2.5.2Disease
b̯unyamaanin1strength, stamina, toughness; state of having much energy in the bodySynraati̱ri̱ 1rutegerutwangu2.4.3Energetic2.4.1Strong2hardness; stiffnessSynb̯utatiro 1b̯u̱kangabalu̱b̯womeresenu̱8.3.6.2Hard, firm8.3.6.3Stiff, flexible8.3.6.1Strong, brittle3difficulty; state or quality of being hard to do or to understandSynb̯utatiro 3b̯uzub̯u6.1.3Difficult, impossible7.5.8Simple, complicated4.4.2.1Problem9.4.4.9Impossible
b̯unyankomonimprisonment; be put in prison and not to be free to decide what you want to do4.6.6.1.1Arrest4.7.6.2Condemn, find guilty4.7.7.3Imprison4.7.3Break the law4.8.3.5Prisoner of war
b̯unyanzigwanenmity; hatred4.8.1Hostility3.4.2.3Angry4.3.3.1Hate, ill will4.3.1.5.2Bad-tempered3.4.2.1.2Hate, detest4.3.2.1Despise someone4.1.6.1Unfriendly4.8Conflict
B̯unyoronname of a region9.7.2.2Names of regions
b̯urawarawan1instability; e.g., not being able to make a firm decision9.4.4.6Unsure3.2.5.8Change your mind2prostitution; state of s.b. having multiple sexual partnersSynb̯umalaaya 1b̯u̱b̯u̱ngi̱ 1b̯u̱taaru̱u̱ki̱b̯wenzi̱kagulu2.6.2.3Sexual immorality
b̯urumaamancourageousness4.4.3.1Brave
b̯urundunsmallpox; infectious disease that is like measles, makes s.b. develop a rash and brings a severe fever that can cause death2.5.2.2Skin disease
b̯urungin1goodness, niceness; state of high quality that is acceptable and not bad8.3.7.2Better8.3.7Good8.3Quality2beauty; attractiveness2.6.2.2Attract sexually2.3.1.8.1Beautiful3state of valuableness, preciousness8.3.7.5Important8.3.7.9Value4state of high efficiency6.1.2.8Efficient5advantage; benefit that s.t. gives that is helpful and useful6.1.3.4Advantage
b̯urwarwatubirwarwatunsmall rash formed after shaving2.5.2.2Skin disease2.5.6Symptom of disease
b̯uryekiAlurnshrewdness; knowledge of how to cheat or con s.b.3.2.1.3Intelligent4.3.5.1Dishonest4.3.5.5Deceive
b̯usaadv1without8.5.3.1Absent7.4.6Not have2only, nothing except9.2.3.2Indefinite pronouns8.1.5.7Only3naked; not wearing clothesSynmunyinghinyi 25.3.8Nakedb̯usayonnothing there8.1.5.2None, nothing9.2.3.2Indefinite pronouns
b̯usayonnothing there8.1.5.2None, nothing9.2.3.2Indefinite pronounsder. ofb̯usa
b̯usaahanexpertise, skilfulness; vast experience and knowledge in doing s.t.Synb̯umanye2b̯u̱ku̱gu̱3.2.3Know3.2.1.3Intelligent6.1.8Experienced6.1.1.1Expert
b̯useikiseindung2.2.8Defecate, feces
b̯usembekasembensplint; sticks that are tied around a broken bone2.5.7Treat disease2.1.6Bone, joint2.5.3Injure
b̯usira1nporridge; food that s.b. makes by mixing flour in water5.2.3.4Prepared food
b̯usira2nthings like food, firewood, etc. that are taken to a woman who has just given birth or a feast to celebrate a birth5.2.2.3Feast2.6.3.9Birth ceremony4.2.1.4Visit6.8.3.1Give, donate4.2.2.3Celebrate4.2.2Social event
b̯usirikalenmilitary, defence force, security personnel that are trained to fight for the defence of the territorial integrity of their country, e.g., army, navy, police etc.4.4.4.5Protect4.8.2.4Defend4.8.3.6.2Navy4.8.3.6.1Army4.8.3.6.3Air force4.8.3.6Military organization4.8.3.6.4Soldier
b̯usitonTaboo. semen; white liquid containing sperm that a man releases during sex2.1.8.3Male organs2.6.2Sexual relations