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yabbaasité

[jabːaːsiˈte]

verb

LanguageAfar (Ethiopia)

Meaning
  1. Autobenefactive form of yaabisé: to make speak for one's own benefit
  2. make speak for one's own benefit
  3. To cause someone to speak for your own interest or benefit.
Examples

Is yabbaasité.

He makes him speak for his own benefit.

Pronunciationjabːaːsiˈte

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis is an autobenefactive verb form derived from yaabisé.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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