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This is an informal Kiwi noun. It should not be used with people of superior social status, but | This is an informal Kiwi noun. It should not be used with people of superior social status, but with your peers. | ||
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*{{term|pāleʻe}} - (''formal'') ''songbird'' | *{{term|pāleʻe}} - (''formal'') ''songbird'' | ||
Latest revision as of 15:09, 11 July 2022
Kiwi
Alternative forms
Etymology
Ultimately from Proto-Rana *kaṃukapə, 'singing bird'. From the roots √kṃ ('to sing') and √kp ('bird').
Pronunciation
(Kiwi) IPA: /qɑuqɑˈʔɪ/
Noun
kaukaʻi c1 (plural nominative kikaukaʻi)
- A songbird, a bird famous for its song.
- Ahī kanāti kaukaʻi.
- Thus sang the songbird.
- Ahī kanāti kaukaʻi.
- A singer, human or otherwise.
- A beautiful girl.
Inflection
Usage notes
This is an informal Kiwi noun. It should not be used with people of superior social status, but with your peers.
Synonyms
- pāleʻe - (formal) songbird