gimɗo
Fula edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Unknown root. Pozdniakov proposes an analysis as (*y-iin-ɗo), from a Proto-Fula-Serer root *Ɂiin, whence also Serer kiino (“person”).[1]
Noun edit
gimɗo o (plural yimɓe ɓe) (rare)
Usage notes edit
- The term neɗɗo is generally used, and associated with the plural yimɓe, even though morphologically unrelated.
References edit
- I.A. Mukoshy, A Fulfulde-English Dictionary, Ibadan, HEBN Publishers Plc, 2014.
- F.W. Taylor, Fulani-English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 1932. (New York:Hippocrene Books, 2005)