bribi

Sranan Tongo

Alternative forms

• bri

Etymology

From English believe.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɾibi/

Verb

bribi

1. to believe

   Mi no e bribi yu.

   I don't believe you.

Derived terms

• bribisma (“believer”)

 

Noun

bribi

1. belief, faith

Descendants

• Aukan: biibi
• Saramaccan: biíbi

References

• Wilner, John, editor (2003-2007), “bribi”, in Languages of Suriname, 5th edition, SIL International, Sranan-English Dictionary