shi'iste̱ʃíʔìstɛ1vthe maturing of peanuts (gwu̱n), sweet potatoes (u̱r-dukuma), yams (u̱r-ro̱), cassava (u̱t-ro̱ce̱), gwu̱n ma hun-ne̱ (bambarra nuts). These are food produced under the ground. The exceptions are: u̱t-re̱e̱r, u̱t-kwu̱ng, and people maturing.cfdakar4riping of corn (magu̱na)ne̱n2ripe2figmature (ready for marriage)Wu̱ shiig u̱t-geGrown up girlLit. She mature marriagevar.shiig2shiig4
shiit1become matureThis might be a mispelling of shi'it
shiit2var. ofsho'os 1fillfillThis is the subjunctive form for denoting purpose.
shi'itn1foundationu̱rsyn'wu̱n 6foundationpreferred over 'wu̱n2reason ; causeu̱rshi'it-de u̱t-mafigroot of the problemu̱rsyn'wu̱n 6foundationThis will need adjustment for the figure of speech entry.
shi'it-de u̱t-mafigroot of the problemu̱rsyn'wu̱n 6foundationThis will need adjustment for the figure of speech entry.id. ofshi'it
ship1ʃìp1vholdkama2vcatch3vstuckKusa-u̱r ships gungun.The nail is stuck very tight.4vfish5figkeep goingShip o-co̱wGo onLit. Hold road6figaccept him ; welcome warmlyShip wu̱ kom-u̱t yooraccept him ; welcome warmlyLit. Hold him hands two7figafraid (with "gye̱r")Gye̱r-o shipse̱ e̱Very afraidLit. Fear hold them8fighold responsibleo ship me̱you hold me responsibleLit. you hold mevar.shikke̱shipishipsshipse̱
ship2ʃìpn1korrigum, a med-large antelopeDamaliscus korrigumomay be considered an "o-jaw" by some2hartebeest (western)Alcelaphus buselaphusoLarge Mammals of West Africa, D.C.D. Happoldanim1.6Animal