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kolimba, form of a verb

infinitive : kolímba
time : (linoko, ebandeli) infinitive (ko-) or in negative (etinda) plural imperative

kolímba, regular construction (root : limb) (class 15 : ko- (verbs))

to reach
to pull

kolímbola
to translate, to explain, to develop

kolímbisa
to forgive, to apologize

limbola !
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derived words : bolimbisi

see also : kondimbola

5 examples (bandakisa mítáno) ...

Limbisa ngai.: Forgive me.
osalisi ngai badepense nzoka zemi ya elephant. Limbola !: You made me make expenses, even though the pregnancy was from the elephant. Explain !
Limbisa ngai, oyo ekosala mwa pasi.: excuse me, this will hurt a bit.
Limbisa ngai soki natungisi yo lisusu: Excuse-me if I bother you again.

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