a-ɨsɨ́m

Definition

To take or do by some degree of force (eg. grab, compel, talk down to s.o., plunder).

In a sentence

Áɨ́sɨ́máyie ɨna kɨ́tɛ́ŋ hɔ́ɔ́ nɛ́mɛ́nā áí.

I have taken that cow by force (and/or refused to give it back), even though it is not mine. (Pk)

Where this comes from

Source

Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)

Dialect

Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)