oninan
vti
form, shape, assemble it; get it ready (by hand); put it in order, put it away
(benefactive)
oninamaw
vta
form, shape, assemble (it) for h/, put (it) in order for h/
(detransitive)
oninige
vai
s/he forms, shapes, assembles, orders things
s/he shuffles and deals cards
(verb of undergoing)
oninigaade
vii
it is formed, shaped, assembled, put in order (by someone)
(verb of undergoing)
oninigaazo
vai
it (animate) is formed, shaped, assembled, put in order (by someone)
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