bira

LanguageTumbuka

Meaning

1. to sink (in water)
2. to bathe
3. to sink
4. To go down below the surface of water or to submerge oneself for cleaning.

Examples

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis word can mean both sinking and bathing depending on the context.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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