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qotomi

A

set up, erect, put upright

2
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calaf(ka)

A

sustenance, daily bread; destiny, fate, god’s plan for you

3
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calaf(ta)

A

worn-out shoe

4
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midho-dhalin(ta)

A

fruits of labor; results

5
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balaf

A

(adj.) unconfirmed, rumored (colloquial, usually rural)

6
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balaf

A

(v.) balk at water, refuse to drink water

7
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waafi

A

full, complete (north)

8
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munaqasho

A

discussion

9
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munaqashoo

A

discuss, talk about

10
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meex

A

flow, gush; produce, create

11
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in yar baad u jirtaa

A

you’re close; not quite

12
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fallaadh(dha) / fallaadho/a(ha)

A

ray, ray of light

13
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shucaac(a)

A

ray of sunlight, light of the sun

14
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birlab

A

magnet

15
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bu’ / bu’o

A

nucleus

16
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eleys

A

ray, ray of light

17
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bowdoqaawis(ka)

A

girding one’s loins; tucking up garments in preparation for a fight; bluffing, posturing

18
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bowdo

A

thigh

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