bishaan

Oromo

Etymology

From Proto-Cushitic. Cognates include Arbore biče and Somali biyo.

Noun

bishaan

(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

bisaani (Borana, Orma)

Further reading

V. Blažek, Glottochronological Classification of Oromo Dialects

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