imọran

Yoruba

Etymology

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ mọ̀ (“to know”) +‎ ọ̀ràn (“matters; problem; information”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ì.mɔ̃̀.ɾã̀/

Noun

ìmọ̀ràn

  1. understanding of facts
  2. counsel, advice
    Synonym: ìdámọ̀ràn
  3. suggestion
    Synonyms: àbá, ìdámọ̀ràn

Derived terms

  • dámọ̀ràn (“to advise”)
  • olùmọ̀ràn (“counsellor, adviser”)
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