ilẹ
See also: Appendix:Variations of "ile"
Igala edit
Etymology edit
Cognate with Yoruba ilẹ̀ (“land”)
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
ìlẹ̀
- the world, earth, universe
- (by extension) people, mankind
- life, existence
- A common prefix used in Igala given names (ex. Ìlẹ̀bayé)
Derived terms edit
- ch'ìlẹ̀ (“to enjoy life”)
Yoruba edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Cognate with Igala ìlẹ̀ (“land”)
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
ilẹ̀