ṣọwọn

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• ṣọ̀ọ́n

Etymology

From ṣe (“to make, to be”) +‎ ọ̀wọ́n (“rare, scare”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃɔ̀.wɔ̃́/

Verb

ṣọ̀wọ́n

1. to be rare, to be special, to be unique
2. to be expensive

Derived terms

• ìṣọ̀wọ́n