béèrè
verb
/béè.ɾè/ /bèè.ɾè/
bèèrè (canonical), bí léèrè (alternative)
Definitions
- to ask a question, to make an inquiry
Etymology
From bí (“to ask”) + èèrè (“explanation”), literally “to ask for an explanation”.
Component words
bíto ask
8 entries are spelled “bí”. The etymology calls it “to ask”, but that isn't enough to tell them apart — we've linked to the first.
bí
to give birth to
bí
to be angry
bí
The name of the Latin script letter B/b.
bí
if
bí
how
bí
when, as soon as
bí
subordinating conjunction used solely with intensifiers such as àfi, àyàmọ̀, àyàṣe, and àdàmọ̀
bí
question marker that can be used at the end of a yes-no question
èèrèexplanation
Used in
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “beere”.
Reference:
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