yabsiisité
[jabsiːsiˈte]
verb
LanguageAfar (Ethiopia)
Meaning- Autobenefactive form of yabsiisé: cause to make speak for one's own benefit
- make someone speak for one's own benefit
- To cause someone to speak or talk, specifically for one's own advantage or purpose.
Is yabsiisitéh kalé.
He made him speak for his own benefit.
Pronunciationjabsiːsiˈte
Part of speechverb
Usage noteThis is an autobenefactive verb form, indicating the action is done for the benefit of the speaker.
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