benignu

Sardinian

Alternative forms

• bonignu (Logudorese)

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian benigno, from Latin benignus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /beˈniɲu/

Adjective

benignu (feminine singular benigna, masculine plural benignos (Logudorese) or benignus (Campidanese), feminine plural benignas)

1. benign
2. kindly

References

• Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) “benigno”, in Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes
• Wagner, Max Leopold (1960–1964) “beníñu”, in Dizionario etimologico sardo, Heidelberg