bonignu

Sardinian

Etymology

From benignu, altered by influence from bonu (“good”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /boˈniɲu/

Adjective

bonignu (feminine singular bonigna, masculine plural bonignos, feminine plural bonignas)

1. (Logudorese) Alternative form of benignu (“benign; 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