una

v.t. · class 2

1. snap, break in two; break (things other than globular, glass, pots, etc.); una ngũ = split firewood; una kĩrĩti/mũtĩtũ/gĩthaka = cut down forest, virgin land, for a new holding; una mũndũ thimo/mũti = talk about someone (who is present) in proverbs, pick a quarrel, find fault with someone; una kĩrĩti kĩa ngoro = know inmost thoughts; una mũgũmo = (of initiates) collect the leaves of a fig-tree; una njohi = put half of the beer into a second container; una nyũmba = commit a burglary, break into a house; rũũĩ nĩrũoina = the river has burst its banks; una ĩthandũkũ = break open a box; 2. bend, bend double, fold over (bed sheets, etc.), bend round; una ngũo = turn up a hem, fold the ends of a dress; una ĩrũ = bend a knee, take a short rest; una rĩĩtho = wink; una mĩromo = pout; una kĩrĩma = go over the top of a hill, ridge
2. bend, bend double, fold over (bed sheets, &c.), bend round

Example: una mũndũ thimo/mũti = talk about sb.