jaye

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Pali

Alternative forms

Noun

jaye

  1. inflection of jaya (victory):
    1. locative singular
    2. accusative plural

Rayón Zoque

Noun

jaye

  1. writing

Related terms

References

  • Harrison, Roy, B. de Harrison, Margaret, López Juárez, Francisco, Ordoñes, Cosme (1984) Vocabulario zoque de Rayón (Serie de diccionarios y vocabularios indígenas Mariano Silva y Aceves; 28)‎ (in Spanish), México, D.F.: Instituto Lingüístico de Verano, page 9

Yoruba

Etymology

From jẹ (to consume; to eat) +‎ ayé (life).

Pronunciation

Verb

jayé

  1. (idiomatic) to enjoy life; to vibe
    Synonym: gbádùn

Derived terms

  • jayéjayé (enjoyer of life)
  • Jayéọba (A Yoruba name meaning, "Live the life of royalty")
  • Jayéọlá (A Yoruba name meaning, "Enjoy the privilege of wealth")
  • Kalẹ̀jayé (A Yoruba name meaning, "Sit and enjoy life")

Descendants

  • Nigerian Pidgin: chop life (calque)