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/ziind-/ initial

 
squeeze, fit tight
 
Type:
initial
Subtypes:
root
Variants:
ziinj , ziinz
ziindabi vai s/he sits crowded in, squeezed in tight
ziindaa vii it is a tight space
ziindaakosin vii it is wedged in tightly (as something stick- or wood-like)
ziindaakoshin vai s/he is wedged in tightly (as something stick- or wood-like)
ziinjigaabawi vai s/he stands crowded in, squeezed in tight; s/he is in a tight spot
ziinjisidoon vti2 put it in a tight place; wedge it in a tight place
ziinjishim vta put h/ in a tight place; wedge h/ in a tight place