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bansare̱n1dormouse (large grey)Graphiusrus huetio2dormouse (small)Graphiurus spurrelioSmall Mammals of West Africa, A.H. Boothanim1.6Animal
barbàrnloinclothwalkioclothes5.3Clothing
barãnoil used in preparing a dead body for the graveu̱trit4.9.5Practice religion
barag1báràg1vthink ; considertunaniu̱scfce̱ke̱r 2think2figthink wronglyMe̱m barag-se̱ u̱n ba u̱r-bon.I am thinking without good -- I am not thinking correctly.3vto pretend but not necessarily to deceive.cfraks1 1lie4vdo on purpose ; delibrate actWu̱m barag?Did he do it on purpose?5vaccidently (w/ neg)Wu̱m barag á.He did it by accident (not on purpose).6figanxiety (reduce) ; worry (reduce)barag-u̱s heepste̱have less anxietyLit. thinking reduce7figtroubled us ; cause to worryrwo̱'o̱g te̱ u̱s-baragtroubled us / cause to worryLit. put us thinking8figthoughts (have same)barag-u̱s no̱ u̱s-gaansame thoughtsLit. think your's onevar.barrakbyarag1
barag2báràgnthe casting of lots which is done by a particular person in the community for finding who was at fault for some circumstance (death, sickness, problem). The person may hold a string with a bead on it, when the guilty party's name is said the bead will fall down. Another way is by use of a special cock, a person will give the cock some food and start naming possible guilty parties, when the guilty party's name is said, the cock will eat.u̱r
barag3báràgnmagicianu̱tIs this a known term in the language - do the Dukkawa have their own magicians?Takan 41:24
barahwabàr whánancient fishCalamoichthys calabaricus, PolypterusoWest African Freshwater Fish, M. Holden and W. Reedfish1.6.1.5Fish
barke̱bárkéHausavwelcomemaraba
barme̱bármɛ́1vto change the physical properties of one item into another.m2division of people that leads to fighting and war.m
bar-o̱ m-sembàr ɔ̀ m-sɛ́mntissue holding gutspd ?body2.1Body
basbásnspermmbody2.1Body
bawabáwàna charm that is tied to the back from neck and waist.oSome say it is put on a child if other siblings have died, but it is not a "charm" as in medicine, but just a decoration.rit4.9.5Practice religion
be1bèadjfirst(fut)
be21nplacewuriu̱ru̱t2nopportunityShir ya u̱r-be á.God gave opportunity not. "I was not able."loc8.5Location3prepamongu̱ru̱tbe-u̱r no̱among you4prepintou̱ru̱tbe-u̱r yoorinto two (pieces)Lit. place two5figconcerned for youhur-de u̱n wu̱ ro co co be-u̱r no̱he is concerned about youLit. heart of him is frequently in your place6figthoughful ; concern for othersmosse̱ tat-ne̱ u̱n yakar ne̱ be-u̱r u̱r-gaanmake parents thoughtful of their childrenLit. gather fathers and children one place7figrelationship (good)She'et be-u̱r gaanrelationship (good)Lit. Sit place one8figstay (in one place)She'et be-u̱r gaanStop going every whereLit. Sit place one9figsatisfied (be)e̱s no̱ be-de:::satisfied (be)Lit. put you place...10figunableShir ya'u̱ u̱r-be áGod did not allowLit. God gave place not
be3var. ofba4
-bebétherechanant-u̱nherebu̱ when followed by certain suffixesvar.be̱1
be̱1var. of-be
be̱2bɛ̀1nchest ; breastcfde̱2 1breast2figboastMan hoks m-wo̱s u̱r-be̱boastLit. I will able beat chest
bebe̱var. ofbaab
beeb1var. ofbaab
be̱e̱bbɛ́ɛ́b1adjstrongkarfiu̱r2adjhugebabbau̱r3figboldnessBe̱e̱b-de u̱t-mu̱rAble to stand in any situationLit. Power wrestling4figdetermined (to do best)Man ru̱ be̱e̱b u̱n de kapI will do my bestLit. I will put power mine all5figencourage ; empowerWu̱ yaaru̱ e̱ u̱r-be̱e̱bSupportLit. He gave them power6figcouragebe̱e̱b-de u̱s-rwu̱ncourageLit. strength of kneesvar.beeb2
beerbéérvevident, not hiddenCheck whether this is Kirho or not.primer #75