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bagakendam vai2 es
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s/he has a clear mind, is aware



nibagakendam 1s ind; bagakendam 3s ind; bagakendang 3s conj; begakendang 3s ch-conj; Stem: /bagakend+am-/

nibagakendam1s ind es
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bagakendam3s ind es
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bagakendang3s conj es
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begakendang3s ch-conj es
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gii-pagakendam3s ind pst es
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bagakendam /bagakend+am-/: /bagak-/
bright, clear
; /-end/
act by thought on it; perceive it by thought; feel in the mind

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