annabi

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Etymology[edit]

From Arabic اَلنَّبِيّ (an-nabiyy).

Noun[edit]

annabi o (plural annabaaɓe ɓe)

  1. (Pulaar) prophet (one who speaks by divine inspiration)

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Etymology[edit]

From Arabic اَلنَّبِيّ (an-nabiyy).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʔàn.ná.bìː/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [ʔàn.nə́.bìː]

Noun[edit]

ànnabī̀ m (plural annabāwā, possessed form ànnabìn)

  1. prophet

Usage notes[edit]

When used as a title, the final vowel is shortened. When used without any qualification, this word usually refers to Muhammad.