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Lingala
Etymology
From Proto-Bantu *-jɪ́jiba.
Verb
yeba (yéba)
- to know
Phuthi
Etymology
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Verb
-yéba
- to steal
Inflection
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Tagalog
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish lleva, formerly used as a cheer in sporting events. It was popularized by former Manila mayor Antonio Villegas during his campaign and incumbency.
Pronunciation
Interjection
yeba (Baybayin spelling ᜌᜒᜊ) (informal)
- cry expressing joy, triumph, approval or support: hurrah
- Synonym: mabuhay
Further reading
- “yeba”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
- Zorc, R. David, San Miguel, Rachel (1993) Tagalog Slang Dictionary, Manila: De La Salle University Press, →ISBN, page 160
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Noun
yeba
- genitive singular of yeb