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yoik Meaning & Definition

What Does Yoik Mean?

Yoik is a noun that means A traditional style of Sami singing or chanting. It can also mean A song in this tradition. As a verb, it means To sing in a traditional Sami style.

Word Facts for Yoik

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluralyoiks
Verb formsyoiks, yoiking, yoiked

Yoik Definition (Noun)

  1. A traditional style of Sami singing or chanting.
  2. A song in this tradition.

Yoik as a Verb

  1. To sing in a traditional Sami style.

Synonyms of Yoik

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Word Forms & Grammar

yoik (countable and uncountable, plural yoiks)

yoik (third-person singular simple present yoiks, present participle yoiking, simple past and past participle yoiked)

Origin of Yoik

From Northern Sami juoigat.

Questions People Ask About Yoik

Is yoik a noun or a verb?

Yoik is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of yoik?

The plural of yoik is yoiks.

What is the past tense of yoik?

The past tense of yoik is yoiked. The present participle is yoiking.