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be

verb

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. cry out; make a non worded sound (especially like a baby or an animal)
  2. cry (sound); make a sound, especially a characteristic sound
  3. make a sound to communicate emotions or as a signal; wail; cry; howl
  4. cut; slice
Examples

Nwa ọhụrụ ahụ na-ebe ákwá.

The baby is crying.

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis word can also mean to cut or slice in certain contexts.

Status: Adapted from Wikidata lexemes — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.