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| Language | Expression | English Translation or Definition |
| Algerian Dardja | Busa | a kiss. |
| Bukusu | busa | empty, in vain. |
| Cebuano | busa | hence, so, therefore. |
| Chewa | busa | to herd. |
| Ganda | busa | dung, excrement. |
| Hiligaynon | busa | hence, so, therefore. |
| Indonesian | busa | foam, froth, spume. |
| Malay | busa | foam, froth. |
| Ndebele | busa | be well off and Co, reign, rule. |
| Nyaturucha | busa | crown of the head. |
| Nyaturuwil | busa | crown of the head. |
| Pampangan | busa | like in pop corn, pop. |
| Swahili | busa | beer. |
| Swedish | busa | make trouble. |
| Tagalog | busa | like in pop corn, pop. |
Source: compiled by the editor from the definition of hence; see credits. | ||
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