yohu

Tidore

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-North Halmahera (likely of the form *ḋohu); compare Galela ḋohu, Tabaru dou, Sahu rou, Ternate hohu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈyo.hu/

Noun

yohu

  1. the foot, lower leg

Usage notes

Although similar to the meaning of English leg, yohu does not include the highest quarter of the thigh.

References

Joost Pikkert, Cheryl Pikkert, Husain Mahifa (1994) Kamus Bahasa Tidore, Indonesia, Inggris

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