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siyuguNbees' nest inside a tree
so1Vput on clothing around one's waist, such as shorts or a woman's cloth
so2Vbe better
so zaapneach one
sobila2Npath
sobiri1Nliver
sobiri2Nlarge bush mouse
sochira1plsochirasiNroad junction
sochira2Nfork in a path
sogiVhide
sogiduguplsogidugiriNcooking pot for TZ, either clay or metal
sogkoomNwater on fire for preparing TZ
sogubuNglutinous food made from maize or cassava (TZ)
sonyeplsonyesiNwitch or wizard
soŋguloŋguNparasitic growth on a tree
soŋŋuplsonaNnest
soŋmaaNshorter road
sooNwitchcraftO wusirini soo.He is displaying witchcraft.
soobaNwitches or wizards
soobulplsoobulisiNshovel
soojaplsoojasiNsoldier
sooli1plsoolaNgrasshopper
sooli2Vput clothing on someoe
soolimNwitchcraftO soolim bi veelaHis witchcraft is (very) bad.
soomanjiplsoomanjisiNunpaid worker


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