ipọnju

Yoruba

Etymology

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ pọ́n (“to darken, to become red”) +‎ ojú (“eyes”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.k͡pɔ̃́.d͡ʒú/

Noun

ìpọ́njú

1. (literally) the darkening or reddening of the eyes, usually as a sign of anger
2. (idiomatic) danger

   Synonyms: ewu, ìjàm̀bá

3. (idiomatic) distress, predicament, desperation, affliction

   Synonyms: ìpáyà, ìṣòro, wàhálà, ìdààmú