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/giikiman-/ initial

 
is numb; [of a body part] is asleep, is tingly
 
Type:
initial
Subtypes:
root
giikimanigaade vai h/ leg is asleep, legs are asleep; h/ leg feels numb, legs feel numb
giikimaninike vai h/ arm is asleep, arms are asleep; h/ arm feels numb, arms feel numb
giikimanininjii vai h/ hand is asleep, hands are asleep; h/ hand feels numb, hands feel numb
giikimanizi vai s/he feels numb; s/he tingles
giikimanizide vai h/ foot is asleep, feet are asleep; h/ foot feels numb, feet feel numb

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