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kĩũni

n. · class 7/8

  1. that which brings ill-hap, calamity; mbembe icĩ ĩrĩ na kĩũni = this lot of maize has got a gremlin in it (more people are said to die when maize is good and ready to be reaped); mwana ndangĩtũũra nĩ kĩũni na ngoga = the child will not live, it is too nice for that

Example: mbembe icĩ ĩrĩ na kĩũni = this lot of maize has got a gremlin in it

Etymology: [una]

Related words

  • ũũno — spoiling, destruction; matĩrĩ ũũno = they do not make mischief
  • mũũni — first occupant of land claimed from forest; mũũni watho = law breaker
  • ruuno — hem, turn-up; 2. corner post of hut