yobot

North Moluccan Malay

Etymology

Presumably from Proto-North Halmahera, but not through Ternate. Compare Tidore yobo, Pagu yabos, and Tobelo l̄oboho, all meaning "swollen". Possibly influenced by a similar term; compare Tobelo l̄abo (“wounded”), Sahu nyaboto (“wound”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjo.bot/, [ˈjɔ.bɔt̚]

Verb

yobot

1. (stative) to be swollen

References

• Betty Litamahuputty (2012) Ternate Malay: Grammar and Texts