Contionary:gakva

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Siwa

Pronunciation

  • (Aingo) IPA(key): [ˈɡɑkwːa]
  • (Western) IPA(key): [ˈɡaːɡɨwːa]

Etymology

From kokk- (to please) +‎ -v-.

Verb

gakv‧a (agentive intransitive, infinitive gakvami, past gakvia)

  1. to approach or talk in a friendly way, in an attempt to befriend the listener
  2. to hit on, to flirt