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abbówtan

[abˈbowtan]

noun

LanguageAfar (Ethiopia)

Meaning
  1. authority
  2. responsibility
  3. dominion
  4. ability
Examples

Inni abbówtan tontocce.

He took over his authority.

Pronunciationabˈbowtan

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteCan also imply the state of being responsible for something.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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