i mbun

Irish

Etymology

Literally, “in the bottom of”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈmˠun̪ˠ/, /əˈmˠunˠ/, /əˈmˠɞnˠ/, /əˈmˠʌn̪ˠ/, /əˈmˠʌnˠ/

Preposition

i mbun (plus genitive, triggers no mutation)

  1. in charge of (having responsibility)
  2. going about (busying oneself with)
  3. looking after (caring for, keeping safe)
  4. keeping (maintaining the condition of; preserving)
  5. engaged in (entering into, participating in)

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Further reading

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