Abo

Pronunciation: /eɪboʊ/

Definitions of abo

noun a traditional Maori oven used for cooking food

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an abo selling fruits at the market.

A2 The abo helped me fix my bike.

B1 The abo community has a rich cultural heritage.

B2 The abo people have a deep connection to the land.

C1 The abo elders play a key role in decision-making within the community.

C2 The abo language is an important part of their cultural identity.

Examples of abo in a Sentence

formal The abo community has a rich cultural heritage that should be respected and preserved.

informal I heard that the abo ceremony was really beautiful and meaningful.

slang Let's go check out the abo village, I heard it's lit!

figurative His mind was like an abo, constantly changing and evolving.

Grammatical Forms of abo

• past tense: abode
• plural: abos
• comparative: more abo
• superlative: most abo
• present tense: abos
• future tense: will abo
• perfect tense: have aboed
• continuous tense: is aboing
• singular: abo
• positive degree: abo
• infinitive: to abo
• gerund: abing
• participle: abed

Origin and Evolution of abo

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Khoikhoi

Story behind the word: The word 'abo' is believed to have originated from the Khoikhoi language of Southern Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a term to refer to the indigenous people of Southern Africa, the word 'abo' has evolved over time and is now considered derogatory and offensive when used to describe Aboriginal Australians.