igbeyawo

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• ùgbéyàwó, ùgbéyàó

Etymology

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ gbé (“to marry”) +‎ ìyàwó (“wife”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.ɡ͡bé.jà.wó/

Noun

ìgbéyàwó

1. (literally) the act of being married
2. wedding; (in particular) white wedding

   Synonyms: ọbịtụn, ìgbéyàwó alárédè

3. marriage

Related terms

• ọbịtụn òde (“traditional wedding”)
• yìgì (“nikah”)