dakun

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Bambara[edit]

Noun[edit]

dakun

  1. chapter, theme

References[edit]

Yoruba[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From (to cause, to make) +‎ ẹ̀kun (limit, end), literally to cause something to end.

Pronunciation[edit]

Interjection[edit]

dákun!

  1. excuse me, please
    Synonyms: jọ̀ọ́, jọ̀wọ́
  2. hold on, stop
    Synonym: dábọ̀
  3. accept my apology, sorry
    Synonyms: má bìínú, pẹ̀lẹ́

Usage notes[edit]

When speaking respectfully, this must be immediately preceded by the pronoun .