okugumya omwoyo, okukubiriza.

etc.

o- (mu/ba) backer, one who gives encouragement, advice and support to another; cheerer (e.g., at a fight); one who shoos away dangerous animals and birds from domestic fowl. cf. yasira.

back up, encourage. cf. obuwagizi, eggwagi, Luwaga, empagi, omuwagizi; wagika.

njasidde) v.tr. urge on (a hunting dog); urge on, encourage. okwasira inf.

to hearten, encourage; to restore strength to. kizzaamu nnyo amaanyi okulaba nga... it is very encouraging to see that...

v.tr. appl. caus. cause to be diligent in/at; encourage in.

hearten. cf. -nyiikivu, obutiyiikivu.

hearten; cheer; give reassurance to. Kabwa kabbi kagumya mugongo. (prov.) A thieving dog must have a strong back. Those who play with fire must be prepared for the consequences.

gumiikiriza, ŋŋumyamutwe.