Contionary:k-tc-n

Taik

Etymology

From Prisoner's Creole kytcyn (“mirth; merriment; cheer”), from Everestic gadjan (“spirit; enthusiasm”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /k-d͡ʒ-n/

Noun

k-tc-n

1. (abstract) optimism; hope

   Mét xéí ketcan sen la.

   She's in an optimistic mood today.

   Kétcan méí rykap wuk lo.

   I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease.

   Ketcan stelá kýn lýká fúlýn wújá vúí tsùí.

   There is still hope that we can find our missing cat.

2. (miscellaneous) hope; wish; aspiration; desire
3. (miscellaneous) a source of hope
4. (invisible) toxic positivity

   Synonym: felas fectás

5. (invisible, by extension) depression; hopelessness; misery

   Ỳs séfar xémí jérá kwéná ketcun.

   People of all ages suffer from depression.