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lumbuk
/lumbuk/
v_rt.
“swim”
 
v.   
for someone (eglumbuk, agent, eg><ø-) to swim or wade without raising the arms above the water
Amana ne egketeu eglumbuk ka suled ku.
My brother is really a good to swim.
Eng. swim; dog paddle; wade
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M
 
v.
for someone (eglumbuk-lumbuk, agent, eg><ø-rdpRT-) to swim or wade around in water, usually playfully
Amana ne egketeu eglumbuk ka maama ku.
Eng. swim around; dog paddle; wade around
Online dict status: -
Usage level: F
 
v.
for dragonflies (panlumbuk, paN-) to skim over the water
Lumba ki teg panlumbuk.
Online dict status: -
Usage level: R

Updated by: RJH,TME
Last updated: 19/Sep/2008