a kungulu, a lutentezi.

commence superficially. cf. ebbanga, obwebange, ekibangirizi.

o- with the -a of rel. superficial, lacking profundity. Amagezi g'alina ga lunguuba. He is stupid.

o- no plur. (lu/n) outward cleanliness, superficial cleanliness. Alina luyonjoyonjo, sso si buyonjo bwa namadda- la. He gives the appearance of being clean, but he really isn't, cf. -yonjo, obuyonjo.

a- also amatobotobo adv. superficially; in a rush; in a hasty and careless manner. cf. entobo.

superficial; weak; helpless, enfuna eya kitaawe enjabayaba his father's modest income, omusingi omuyabayaba, a shallow/ superficial foundation/basis. Ennyambala ye njabayaba. His manner of dressing is quite mediocre/leaves much to be desired. Ensawo yange njabayaba. I have no money. I am poor. Emikono gye miyabayaba. His arms are weak. cf. ekiyabayaba.