bonki

Fula

Etymology

From bon- +‎ -ki.

Noun

bonki ki

  1. (Pular) wickedness, naughtiness, malice

Usage notes

  • Used in Fouta Djallon

References

  • Abdourahmane Diallo (2015) Précis de grammaire et de lexique du peul du Fouta Djallon (Asian and African Lexicon Series), volume 57, Tokyo, Japan: Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, →ISBN

Sranan Tongo

Alternative forms

  • bontyi

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch boontje, diminutive of boon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bonki/, [bʊ̞ŋci], [bɔ̝nt͡ʃi]

Noun

bonki

  1. bean

Derived terms

  • bonkitiki

Descendants

  • → Caribbean Hindustani: bonki

References

  • Wilner, John, editor (2003-2007), “bonki”, in Languages of Suriname, 5th edition, SIL International, Sranan-English Dictionary
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