Yoda
English
editEtymology
editThe character was introduced in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Perhaps from Sanskrit योद्धा (yoddhā, “warrior”). (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editYoda
- A wise old Jedi Master in the Star Wars films.
- (grammar) Used to describe odd or eccentric word order, as typified by Yoda in lines such as, "Into exile I must go. Failed I have."
- You translated the words correctly, but the sentences are very Yoda-like. Perhaps you should review your grammar.
Quotations
editFor quotations using this term, see Citations:Yoda.
Derived terms
editTranslations
editA wise old Jedi Master in the Star Wars films
Further reading
editAnagrams
editJapanese
editRomanization
editYoda
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