fi han

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• fihàn

Etymology

From fi (“to use”) +‎ hàn (“to show”). Compare with Ede Nago fú hàn, Ifè ŋà

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fī hã̀/

Noun

fi hàn

1. to reveal, to demonstrate to someone; to show

   Synonyms: mú hàn, mụ́ ọ̀n, fu yàn, farahàn

2. (idiomatic) to betray (literally) to point someone out; to reveal a person

Derived terms

• afihàn (“demonstrative”)
• káàdì aláfihàn (“flashcard”)
• ọ̀rọ̀-arọ́pò-orúkọ afìníhàn (“possessive pronoun”)
• àfihàn (“exposure”)
• ìfihàn
• ìfihàn àfihàn (“exhibition”)