e- plur. of oluyina, q.v.

e- adv. in a haphazard/untidy/ slovenly way. Yesiba empina ekirijja. He dresses in a slovenly way.

o- plur, empina (lu/n) strand of a banana leaf tied around the top of a gourd to prevent the beer from overflowing. It may also be used to tie around other banana leaves on a cooking pot to provide additional strength. It is also worn around the waist in certain dances and ceremonies.

mpi, agaagavu, a kitema; vide nnakimpina; wear s. clothes, okwambala kalengeru.

less commonly nnakampina (la) very short person; dwarf.