a-akʉ́ ɔ́lɛ̂ kɛwán
selfish
verb
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Definition
To become self-centered, selfish (lit: to become the man of self).
In a sentence
Ɛgɨ́ra aakʉ́ ɔ́lɛ̂ kɛwán.
[ɛ̀ɡɪ́ɾa ààkʊ́ ! ɔ́lɛ́ kɛ̀wán] He is increasingly becoming self-centered, selfish.
Where this comes from
- Source
- Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)
- Dialect
- Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)