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Nupe
Etymology 1
Compare Yoruba gbin
Pronunciation
Verb
gbin
- to moan; to grunt; to sob; to groan
- Synonym: gbindùn
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Pronunciation
Verb
gbin
- to swim
- Yikanwanci nanazhì má nuwan gbin. ― These fishermen know how to swim.
Derived terms
Yoruba
Etymology 1
Compare Nupe gbin
Pronunciation
Verb
gbin
- to moan; to groan
Etymology 2
Proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *gbɛ̃̀, cognate with Igala gbẹ̀.
Pronunciation
Verb
gbìn
- to plant
Usage notes
gbin when followed by a direct object.
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