ipọnju

Yoruba

Etymology

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ pọ́n (“to darken, to become red”) +‎ ojú (“eyes”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ì.k͡pɔ̃́.d͡ʒú/

Noun

ìpọ́njú

  1. (literally) the darkening or reddening of the eyes, usually as a sign of anger
  2. (idiomatic) danger
    Synonyms: ewu, ìjàm̀bá
  3. (idiomatic) distress, predicament, desperation, affliction
    Synonyms: ìpáyà, ìṣòro, wàhálà, ìdààmú
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