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yavayʉ

[jaˈwajɨ]

verb

LanguageCubeo

Meaning
  1. to emerge, to come to the surface (of fish that rise to the surface to eat).
  2. to emerge
  3. Used specifically for fish when they come up to the surface of the water to feed.
Examples

Veaborʉ yavaiyame.

The jacun goes to the surface of the river to eat.

Pronunciationjaˈwajɨ

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis is specifically used in the context of fish behavior.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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