okwebaza.

a- (ka/bu) gift from a suitor to parents of the intended bride; token of thanks, gift of appreciation; reward, gratuity, tip. cf. siima.

do to a high degree (used in association with a previous verb. Often rendered in English by very much or a similar adverbial phrase.) Yeebaza n'akokkwa. He expressed very profuse thanks.

A- adv. in the Kiganda manner. Yeeyanza Amaganda. He gave thanks in the Kiganda manner, i.e., by prostrating himself on the ground, cf. -ganda.

o- (mu/ba) poor person. Enkoko y'omwavu teggwa meebaza. (prov.) lit. A poor man's chicken has no end of thanks. If a poor man gives you something he wants to be thanked for it repeatedy. cf. -yavu, yavuwala, obwavu.

to return stolen goods. Kizzeeyol greetings and thanks for a present (e.g., to a potter who brings you a new pot).

= foreg.

for what purpose? lwaki? why? Ebikopo byaki? What are the cups for? amiina interj. feng.J amen. Katonda amiina. Thanks be to God (that I have received this opportunity or favor).

madam. Nneeyanze! Thank you! (esp. in a formal context as when a chief thanks a superior for the receipt of a benefice, etc.).