jɛ́

See also: Appendix:Variations of "je"

Bambara

Verb

jɛ́

  1. to whiten, bleach, wash
    Synonyms: jɛ́ya, kɔ́rɔjɛ, lásaniya, màfúra, sániya
    ò yɔ́rɔ jɛ́len
    the place is clean
    kálo jɛ́ra
    It's a full moon
  2. to prove innocent, clear
  3. to be sure, clear

Adjective

jɛ́

  1. white, hoary
    Synonyms: jɛ́man, wòlojɛ
  2. clean, pure
    Synonyms: sáni, sániman, sénu, bɛ́rɛbɛ̀rɛ, gɛ̀rɛgɛrɛ
  3. transparent, clear
  4. clear, evident, comprehensible
  5. open, empty
    Synonym: kɔ́nɔnajɛ

Noun

jɛ́

  1. a plain, an open space
    Synonyms: jɛ́kɛnɛ, kɛ́nɛba, lɛ́

Ghomala'

Verb

jɛ́ alternate of ? (alternate form unattested)

  1. to hurt (to be sore)
    Pʉə̌ mâ â jɛ́ é.My mother's breast makes her suffer.
  2. to be affected by?
    Nə́ jɛ̂ lúŋTo be angry
    Nə́ jɛ̂ nə́To be agile

See also

References

  • Erika Eichholzer (editor) et al, Dictionnaire ghomala’ (2002)