yọn

Yoruba

Alternative forms
  • yùn (Ìjẹ̀bú, Ìdànrè)

Etymology

Cognates include Isekiri yọ̀n.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /jɔ̃̀/

Verb

yọ̀n

  1. (Ọwọ, Ondo, Ikalẹ, Ìlàjẹ) to be sweet; to be delicious; to be pleasurable
    Synonym: dùn
    Oyin yọ̀n yéye ― Honey is very sweet
    (Ìlàjẹ)
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