okulwana, okufuba, okuwakana.

Work hard (with frequency or intensity).

nduubiridde) v.tr. strive, try hard, exert oneself.

roast, kusiika muntu miggo, to give a person a sound beating (with sticks). Asiika obulamu tassa mukono. (prov.) lit. He who roasts life does not put down his hand. He who is concerned with his life will constantly strive to preserve it.

mpalabanye) v.i. strive, -struggle; take trouble; be burdened; be contentious.

mpatanyizza) v.i. tr/ one's best, make every effort, strive hard; struggle, cf. obuwatanyizo, omuwatanyi.

strive to catch up with.

fight; be noisy, make a commotion, cf. akanyonyoo- gano.

v.i. work hard; struggle; strive; be zealous; take pains.

v.tr. strive for; aspire to; solicit.

v.tr. caus. make a favorite of; take a liking to; take a fancy to; love; prefer. Asinga kuganza Olufalansa. He prefers French. French is his favorite. Obuganzi bukaayanirwa. To win a favor is something for which one contends/strives.

make an effort (esp. of one who tends to be lazy).