yíba

Lingala

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *-jíba.

Verb

-yíba (infinitive koyíba)

  1. to steal; to rob

Derived terms

  • Verbal derivations:
    • Applicative: -yíbela
    • Causative: -yíbisa
    • Passive: -yíbama
    • Reciprocal: -yíbana
  • Nominal derivations: