gbin

Nupe

Etymology 1

Compare Yoruba gbin

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/

Verb

gbin

to moan; to grunt; to sob; to groan
Synonym: gbindùn

Derived terms

edùngbin (“groaning; grunting”)
gbindùn (“to groan”)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/

Verb

gbin

to swim
Yikanwanci nanazhì má nuwan gbin. ― These fishermen know how to swim.

Derived terms

nuwangbin (“swimming”)
nuwangbinci (“swimmer”)

Yoruba

Etymology 1

Compare Nupe gbin

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/

Verb

gbin

to moan; to groan

Etymology 2

Proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *gbɛ̃̀, cognate with Igala gbẹ̀.

Alternative forms

gbẹ̀n (SEY)
gbẹ̀ (CY)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̀/

Verb

gbìn

to plant

Usage notes

gbin when followed by a direct object.

Derived terms

irúgbìn (“seed”)
ọ̀gbìn (“domesticated plant”)

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