kus
English: Translation
wash
Part of Speech
verb
Semantic Domain
Physical Actions
Example Sentence
ii shaaw AdAkus
English: Example Sentence
Wash your hair!
Notes
Active imperfective GA-kus
Active perfective sA-kus-L
This verb derives from the noun kus urine, referencing the traditional use of urine as a cleaning agent by peoples across the world. In modern usage the verb refers to any kind of washing.