yobot

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North Moluccan Malay

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Etymology

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Presumably from Proto-North Halmahera, but not through Ternate. Compare Tidore yobo, Pagu yabos, and Tobelo l̄oboho, all meaning "swollen". Possibly influenced by a similar term; compare Tobelo l̄abo (“wounded”), Sahu nyaboto (“wound”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈjo.bot/, [ˈjɔ.bɔt̚]

Verb

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yobot

  1. (stative) to be swollen

References

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  • Betty Litamahuputty (2012) Ternate Malay: Grammar and Texts
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