noun
Yoda
YOH-duh
Yoda (noun) means an unusual, inverted word order in a sentence, imitating the speech pattern of the Star Wars character Yoda. Example: “His emails read a bit strange, full of Yoda syntax like "ready the report is.”
noun
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An unusual, inverted word order in a sentence, imitating the speech pattern of the Star Wars character Yoda.
"His emails read a bit strange, full of Yoda syntax like "ready the report is.""
name
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A small, wise, centuries-old Jedi Master character from the Star Wars films, known for his backwards phrasing.
How to use Yoda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the famous Star Wars character, or a joking name for sentences where the word order is flipped like his speech.
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Etymology
The character's name may come from the Sanskrit word for "warrior."
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What does “Yoda” mean?
The word “Yoda” means an unusual, inverted word order in a sentence, imitating the speech pattern of the Star Wars character Yoda. In plain terms, either the famous Star Wars character, or a joking name for sentences where the word order is flipped like his speech.
How do you pronounce “Yoda”?
“Yoda” is pronounced YOH-duh (/ˈjəʊdə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yoda” in a sentence?
Here is “Yoda” used in a sentence: “His emails read a bit strange, full of Yoda syntax like "ready the report is.".”
What part of speech is “Yoda”?
Depending on how it is used, “Yoda” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Yoda” come from?
The word “Yoda” comes from Sanskrit. The character's name may come from the Sanskrit word for "warrior.".
How many meanings does “Yoda” have?
“Yoda” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an unusual, inverted word order in a sentence, imitating the speech pattern of the Star Wars character Yoda.
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