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Mwenyu

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  1. 1
    noun
    • (II) Soul. Existence, spiritual force.
    • Life
    • Courage; valor.
    • fig. Heart; the organ of life: u a mu tela ku–.
    Examples
    • 💬mutu ua muénhu
  2. 2
    • Kutula–, To breathe; to take a deep breath.
    • Kusunga–, To sigh; to let out a groan.
  3. 3
    noun
    Panting breath caused by pain or passion that stirs the spirit.
  4. 4
    • Kiba–, adj. and sub. Life-restorer.
    • That which gives life.

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