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yeba

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See also: yěbà

Lingala

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Etymology

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From Proto-Bantu *-jɪ́jiba.

Verb

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yeba (yéba)

  1. to know

Phuthi

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

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-yéba

  1. to steal

Inflection

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish lleva, formerly used as a cheer in sporting events. It was popularized by former Manila mayor Antonio Villegas during his campaign and incumbency.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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yeba (Baybayin spelling ᜌᜒᜊ) (informal)

  1. cry expressing joy, triumph, approval or support: hurrah
    Synonym: mabuhay

Further reading

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  • yeba”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018
  • Zorc, R. David, San Miguel, Rachel (1993) Tagalog Slang Dictionary, Manila: De La Salle University Press, →ISBN, page 160

Volapük

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Noun

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yeba

  1. genitive singular of yeb