yụn

See also: Appendix:Variations of "yun"

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• dụ̀n (Ekiti)
• yọ̀n (SEY)
• yùn (Ijebu, Idanre)
• dùn

Etymology

Cognates include Itsekiri yọ̀n, Olukumi yọ̀n, Ifè ɖɔ̃̀. Likely from the same root as dùn, and perhaps influence from Oǹdó influenced the change /d/ to /j/ (y).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jʊ̃̀/

Verb

yụ̀n

1. (Ekiti) to be sweet; to be delicious; to be pleasurable

   Synonym: dùn