English meaning of the Dagbani word mali

mali

Verb
  1. to have, possess (object or characteristic)
    • to hold, keep
      • to take
        • to use (something already in hand)
          • to bring (something already in hand)
            • to have a contribution to offer to a debate
              • to make, repair (Am. fix (up) is both these)
                • to restore, set right, tie up, arrange, solve
                  • to clean
                    • to prune (trees)
                      • to perform (ritual, ceremony), celebrate (festival)
                        • to sacrifice, make offering