Sama, Central

1.

N-, -han

to sweep.

I shall sweep while your husband is not here.

2.

eh, ni-, -han

to be swept.

Makajari nisapuhan bilik nu?

Is it possible for your room to be swept?

May I sweep your room?

3.

N-

to rub lightly; to caress; to stroke; to pet, as in petting a cat.

This stem is often reduplicated.

Rub me, my back is itching.

4.

eh, ni-

to be rubbed lightly; to be stroked; to be petted; to be caressed.

Nisapu-sapu sidja aku ma bukut magtuwi ru aku makatuli.

[For] me, just being rubbed on the back immediately really enables me to sleep.

Rubbing me on my back just puts me to sleep.

Eh na napu aku ma kok ku.

I was caressed on my head by her.