yeba

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See also: yěbà

Lingala[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Bantu *-jɪ́jiba.

Verb[edit]

yeba (yéba)

  1. to know

Phuthi[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Verb[edit]

-yéba

  1. to steal

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Tagalog[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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[edit]

Interjection[edit]

yeba (Baybayin spelling ᜌᜒᜊ) (informal)

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

Further reading[edit]

  • 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[edit]

Noun[edit]

yeba

  1. genitive singular of yeb