bishaan

Oromo

Etymology

From Proto-Lowland East Cushitic *bikee ("water"). Cognate with Somali biyo.

Noun

bishaan

  1. (Harar, Maca, Qottu) water
    • 2001, The Journal of Oromo Studies, volumes 8-9, page 82:
      aannan (milk)
      Aannan jaal'ata. He likes milk. (object)
      Aannan kun cicciteera. This milk has curdled. (subject)
      bishaan (water)
      Bishaan dhugi. Drink water. (object)
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Alternative forms

Descendants

  • → Khonso: pishaa
  • → Gato: bizha
  • → Bussa: pishe (from the obsolete singular)

References

  • Blažek, V. (2010). Glottochronological classification of Oromo dialects. Lingua Posnaniensis. The Poznań Society for the Advancement of the Arts and Sciences, page 40
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