yebo

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Zulu yebo.

Adverb

yebo (not comparable)

  1. (South Africa) yes
    • 2018, Kate S. Richards, Trainsurfer:
      But Sipho was more sympathetic. “Don't worry. We'll take you to Father. He'll know what to do.”
      “Father?” asked Jabu, surprised.
      Yebo,” said Sipho brightly.
      “Come with us. Father may even have some coins for another tickey box. One that works,” Vusi said with mirth.

Anagrams

Swazi

Adverb

yébo

  1. yes

Zulu

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jʱéːɓo/

Adverb

y̤ébo

  1. yes

Descendants

  • English: yebo

References

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