gbin

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Nupe

Etymology 1

Compare Yoruba gbin

Pronunciation

Verb

gbin

  1. to moan; to grunt; to sob; to groan
    Synonym: gbindùn
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Etymology 2

Pronunciation

Verb

gbin

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

Etymology 1

Compare Nupe gbin

Pronunciation

Verb

gbin

  1. to moan; to groan

Etymology 2

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

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Pronunciation

Verb

gbìn

  1. to plant
Usage notes

gbin when followed by a direct object.

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