Sama, Central

remainder; leftover; excess; the portion set aside.

Here are the leftovers from our meal.

N-

to remain.

Siyan laasa ngapin?

Who is the only [one] remaining?

Who is the only one left?

Dikkiit lassa ngapin.

Only a few are remaining./ Only a little is left.

Niyah ngapin mpat sambuwan.

There are four wicks remaining.

There are four wicks left.

N-, -an

to set something aside.

Kapalangan na mbal katis nu, angey gih kapinan nu?

Leaving [some] now you will not finish, why are you still setting some aside?

Why are you setting aside food you won't finish?