gbin
Nupe
Etymology 1
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/
Verb
gbin
Derived terms
- edùngbin (“groaning; grunting”)
- gbindùn (“to groan”)
Etymology 2
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
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/
Verb
gbin
Etymology 2
Proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *gbɛ̃̀, cognate with Igala gbẹ̀.
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̀/
Verb
gbìn
- to plant
Usage notes
gbin when followed by a direct object.
Derived terms
- irúgbìn (“seed”)
- ọ̀gbìn (“domesticated plant”)