gbin

Nupe

Etymology 1

Compare Yoruba gbin

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/

Verb

gbin

1. to moan; to grunt; to sob; to groan

   Synonym: gbindùn

Derived terms

• edùngbin (“groaning; grunting”)
• gbindùn (“to groan”)

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/

Verb

gbin

1. to swim

   Yikanwanci nanazhì má nuwan gbin. ― These fishermen know how to swim.

Derived terms

• nuwangbin (“swimming”)
• nuwangbinci (“swimmer”)

Yoruba

Etymology 1

Compare Nupe gbin

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̄/

Verb

gbin

1. to moan; to groan

Etymology 2

Proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *gbɛ̃̀, cognate with Igala gbẹ̀.

Alternative forms

• gbẹ̀n (SEY)
• gbẹ̀ (CY)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡ͡bĩ̀/

Verb

gbìn

1. to plant

Usage notes

gbin when followed by a direct object.

Derived terms

• irúgbìn (“seed”)
• ọ̀gbìn (“domesticated plant”)