Contionary:khu

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Kirtumur

Etymology

From Proto-Kyrdan *ku (“moon”). Cognate with Kērsalur khu, Cirdamur ku, Old Sērsal ku.

Pronunciation

(Umunesal) IPA: [kʰu]

Noun

khu n inanimate declension

  1. The Earth's moon; the sole natural satellite of the Earth
    wōa payurra khu – big gleaming moon.
    Khu Mux unarauta – the Moon orbits the Earth.

Declension

Possession
Type II
singular dual plural
1st khuyu khuyau khume
2nd khušu khušau khušne
3rd khunu khunau khunne


Derived terms

  • khukhan – tide