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Kulála

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Kulála

verbtransitiveintransitiveReviewed

Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    verbtransitive
    To stretch, to spread the skin on a bass drum, drum, etc.
    Examples
    • 💬kulála ngoma
  2. 2
    To stretch out, to make taut.
  3. 3
    To line, to cover (with skins).
  4. 4
    To tan.
    Examples
    • 💬kulála iba
  5. 5
    To make (the skin) imputrescible.
  6. 6
    verbintransitive
    To spread; to extend: Kijimbu ki alâle
  7. 7
    To glow with embers; to burn; to be consumed: makala m' alâle.
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Kulálahomonym 2

nounReviewed

Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    Tanning.
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Kúlala

verbtransitiveintransitiveReviewed

Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    To dissimulate; to twist (the conversation)
    Examples
    • 💬kúlala maka
  2. 2
    To disguise; to dissemble.
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