gimɗo

Fula

Etymology

Unknown root.

Noun

gimɗo o (plural yimɓe ɓe) (rare)

  1. person, human being

Usage notes
  • The term neɗɗo is generally used, and associated with the plural yimɓe, even though morphologically unrelated.

References
  • I.A. Mukoshy, A Fulfulde-English Dictionary, Ibadan, HEBN Publishers Plc, 2014.
  • F.W. Taylor, Fulani-English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 1932. (New York:Hippocrene Books, 2005)
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