gbọn

Yoruba

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡ͡bɔ̃̀/

Verb

gbọ̀n

  1. (transitive) to shake
    Synonyms: gbò,
  2. (intransitive) to shiver, to tremble, to shake out
  3. (intransitive) to vibrate
  4. to cause something to tremble or shiver
Usage notes
  • gbọn before a direct object
Derived terms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡ͡bɔ̃̀/

Verb

gbọ̀n

  1. to reshape or sharpen a metallic object or tool through beating under intense heat
    ó lọ gbọn ìdà rẹ̀ lágbẹ̀dẹHe went to reshapen his sword at the smithy
Usage notes
  • gbọn before a direct object
Derived terms
  • gbọnkọ́ (to reshape a hoe)
  • ìgbọ̀n

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡ͡bɔ̃̀/

Verb

gbọ̀n

  1. (textiles, transitive) to card cotton
    Synonym: gbọ̀nwú
Usage notes
  • gbọn before a direct object
Derived terms
  • ẹ̀gbọ̀n òwú (carded cotton)
  • ìgbọ̀n (the act of carding)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡ͡bɔ̃́/

Verb

gbọ́n

  1. to be smart, wise, intelligent
Derived terms
  • ọgbọ́n (wisdom, intelligence)
  • agbọ́n (one who is wise)
  • ìgbọ́n (the act of being intelligent)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡ͡bɔ̃́/

Verb

gbọ́n

  1. to draw out or scoop out (a liquid, powder, or food)
    mo gbọ́n ìrẹsì látinú kòkò sínú ikeI scooped the rice from the pot into the plastic container
Derived terms
  • ìgbọ́n
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