ବତାଇବା

Odia

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɔt̪aiba/

Verb

ବତାଇବା (bôtaiba)

1. to indicate; hint
2. to teach; instruct
3. to explain
4. to direct or show (the way)
5. to advise
6. (figurative) to retort badly

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ବତାଇବା”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press