yiintiv.1to clear, to clean (rice, millet etc.) of unwanted particles, to sort small stones out from amongst grains (usually by means of water)Yiinti mumanga abe fi dig.Clean the rice (of grit) before you cook it.Cf. chaari v., koosi v., kpiisi v., yali v.2to be clear, to be cleannina yiinti(lit. the eyes are clear) to be sensible, to be conscientious, industrious, wise, cleverBiikade nina yiinti.This child is sensible (industrious, clever...).Wa nina yiinti wa tuima jigi.He is conscientious in his work.

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