dakun

Bambara

Noun

dakun

  1. chapter, theme

References

Yoruba

Alternative forms

  • dáàkun

Etymology

From (to cause, to make) + ẹ̀kun (limit, end), literally to cause something to end.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dá.kũ̄/

Interjection

dákun!

  1. excuse me, please
    Synonyms: jọ̀ọ́, jọ̀wọ́
  2. hold on, stop
    Synonym: dábọ̀
  3. accept my apology, sorry
    Synonyms: má bìínú, pẹ̀lẹ́

Usage notes

When speaking respectfully, this must be immediately preceded by the pronoun .

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