gbingan

Nupe

Etymology

From gbín (“to ask”) +‎ egàn (“word”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡ͡bĩ́.ɡã̀/

Verb

gbíngàn

  1. to ask a question
    Mi wá n gbíngàn yà we. ― I want to ask you a question.
    Ǹná gbín mi gàn. ― Mother asked me.
    Dzukólóci è gbíngàn ewó ― The trader is asking for money

Usage notes

Gbíngàn can optionally split around the subject:

  • Ǹdána gbíngàn etsu. ― Ndana asked the etsu.
  • Ǹdána gbín etsu gàn. ― Ndana asked the etsu.
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