Yoruba

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Etymology

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From owó (money) +‎ gbà (take) +‎ (don't) +‎ bínú (be angry), literally 'take, sorry' money

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ō.wó ɡ͡bà má bí.nṹ/

Noun

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owó gbà-máà-bínú

  1. compensation money; amends; reparation
    Synonyms: ìtanràn, ìsanfidípò, àsanfidípò, ìsanpadà