kĩũra¹

n. · class 7/8 · frog

frog; small amphibian that lives near water sources, known for its jumping ability and croaking sounds during rainy seasons
(n.k.) abandoned hut

Etymology: Named for its behavior - the frog never stays in one place, always moving and vanishing. Connected to ũra (to be lost, disappear).

kĩura²

n. · class 7/8 · frog 2

Example: theca ~, be apprenticed

Etymology: [ũra]

ũruo — sleeplessness; the state of being unable to sleep or rest peacefully
ũũra — loss, a state of lacking; 2. (in compounds) ũũra-hinya = lack of strength; ũũra-
mũũra — down, fluff (as of fine feathers); fluffy seeds (as dandelion and flowering bush
mũũriũ — son. Son. A male child in relation to his parents; male offspring.
mũũro — running away, flight; 2. perdition, destruction (of life)
mũũrũa — iron-sand; unsmelted iron ore
rĩũra — deserted, overgrown hut; 2. (cl. 6) ruin, desolation (in concrete form)
rĩũru — worth; arĩ rĩũrũ = he is important
tũũri — young ones, kids. Young ones. The young offspring of animals, especially young g
kĩũru — darkness; dark place
mbũra — rain; mbũra ya njahi (mbembe), long rains beginning in March; 2. mbũra ya kĩmera
mbũri — a spirit which possesses people; e na mbũri (he is possessed, unsound in mind, c