bribi

Sranan Tongo

Alternative forms

Etymology

From English believe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɾibi/

Verb

bribi

  1. to believe
    Mi no e bribi yu.
    I don't believe you.

Derived terms

  • bribisma (“believer”)

Noun

bribi

  1. belief, faith

Descendants

  • Aukan: biibi
  • Saramaccan: biíbi

References

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