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To soak or submerge something in water for a length of
time so that it absorbs the water.
babad
Inaem na kang lagi tang lomabeng ong wi ta
pirapang oras agod madali rang lagaen.
She first soaked the beans in water for a few hours so
they would be boiled quickly (i.e. would quickly get soft).
Ang ba-long sawili dapat aemen kang lagi ong talsi
ta magdamal para mabaked.
New bamboo walling should first be submerged in the ocean
overnight so that it will be strong.