tønv.t:hold something inside, want to cry, but don't, suffer.Àngí ngǿ tø:nòe.'(He) is trying not to cry.'Za nìgø tønshìe.'Although it is painful he is holding (it) (by not crying).'tøn wan:moment.tønshìv.i:be patient.Tønshì nø̀ bv̀nlì wae.'(He) is patiently working.''hold inside' + R/Mtønzán nøtn:long suffering as in person's spirit.'hold inside' + 'take hardship' + 'mind'