Yoda

English
Yoda.

Etymology

The character was introduced in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Perhaps from Sanskrit योद्धा (yoddhā, “warrior”). (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)

Pronunciation
  • enPR: yō'də, IPA(key): /ˈjəʊdə/
  • Rhymes: -əʊdə

Proper noun

Yoda

  1. A wise old Jedi Master in the Star Wars films.
  2. (grammar) Used to describe odd or eccentric word order, as typified by Yoda in lines such as, "Into exile I must go. Failed I have."
    You translated the words correctly, but the sentences are very Yoda-like. Perhaps you should review your grammar.

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Romanization

Yoda

  1. Rōmaji transcription of よだ
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