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# A daughter, a female child of someone. | # A daughter, a female child of someone. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:48, 7 May 2026
Kiwi
Alternative forms
Etymology
Ultimately from Proto-Jivan *kʷu:ri, 'girl'. Compare Ris vūri, 'woman'.
Pronunciation
(Kiwi) IPA: /woːˈrɪ́/
Noun
wōri c1 (plural nominative wuwōri)
- A female human, a woman.
- keʻamei tāʻ wōri kirānaʻ?
- Do you see that beautiful woman?
- keʻamei tāʻ wōri kirānaʻ?
- A daughter, a female child of someone.
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
- lēa - (formal) woman