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ssnthe twenty-third letter of the Borna languageHiye keezl borni fideliyu 's' eta etefo.The twenty-third letter of the Borna language is 's'.
sackkuuntalana container made of plastic, paper or cloth used for carrying itemsIk kuuntal gaasho geefe.I want a sack of teff.aruwanan instrument made of goat's skin used to hold seedsGoshiruwo uuts aruwu gaasho kemre.The farmer sold five sacks of teff.kééshansmall bag made from paper or cloth used for carrying thingskééshi s'een buno keewosh geefe.I want to buy a sack of coffee.
sacrificekash ímanto give what is of great value for someone or something wantedAshots sháán keshosh err bokasho ímetuno.People sacrificed themselves for their freedom.
saddlekooricánseat used across back of animalsFarsh han kooricó deshatse.The horse does not have a saddle.
safety pink'ulfiya 2nsafety pinK'ulfiyon b'taho deshidek're.He used a safety pin on his jacket.
salaryagitanset payment for working or completing a jobAmbtse ni agito?How much is your salary?
salivas'úda1nliquid that is formed inside the mouth, aids in the breakdown of starches for digestionMishi sháák'o b'shiye s'údo b'noonon s'eenre.He salivated because he smelled food.
saltbeeranwhite crystal that you add to food to give it a stronger flavourBeeri na'u tash iim.Give me a little salt.
salt barbeer daandanbar of saltBeer daando ti ab gal daametuwe.I will take a salt bar for my father-in-law.
sandshíya1nfine grains of rock or stoneshíyats k'eedek're.He is lying on the sand bank.
sand downank'ishavto make something smooth by rubbing it with sandpaperBurc'uk'i work'aton t'awulo ank'shre.Smooth the wood down with sandpaper.
sandycicahaadjcontaining or covered with sandCicahi datso ayi tok'eraka.Sandy soil is not mud in nature.
sashedjókancloth worn around the waistB nalk'o edjókon tipra.She wore a sash around her waist.
satietymíshávover endulge, full to overflowing, too muchBok'oli motso máádek't míshére.He satiety by eating corn.
satisfiedworá2vcan eat no more, reached limit of, satisfied with foodMishan taan woriratse.I can't be full with this food.
SaturdayÍík'aaw múk'anthe sixth day of the week/ the day before Sunday and after FridayÍík'aaw muk'uwts fiino fiinreknoona.We don't work on Saturday.
sauntergeetseyavto walk slowlyB nihi gúúts gálok geetsefe amra.She sauntered to her uncle's house.
savannahduuka2na grass that grows next to a riverFokanatsi duuko ankata.There lots of savannah in this river.
savek'uzavto put away for laterNigizo k'uzo neen geyituwe.You must save your money.
sawmagaziyanthin instrument with jagged edges used for cuttingMagaziyan ewukneya nkew?Where did you buy this saw?
saxophonesaaksfoniyanwind instrument with keys and a reed with various register soundsSaaksfoniyo dúri dook duubi k'ac'a.A saxophone is a modern musical instrument.
sayetavmake a sound of word to communicateAanar waa jango eebi bi'et?What did she say about coming back?
scalemaraarana balancing tool, used for measuring weightAwuntsi k'ubelo maraarats tatsre.He weighed the ring on the scale.zoodantool for measuring massAwuntso tatsefo awuntsi zoodona.We can measure gold with a gold scale.
scarshoránthe remaining harden skin covering a wound over time, protection of sore in process of healingB' shiitsatse shoró fa'e.He has a scar on his face.
scarificationats k'at'anto make scratches or superficial incisions in the skinAst k'at'o gond nema.Scarification is a harmful tradition.