އް

Dhivehi

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ʔ]
• IPA^(key): [ŋ] before h or [ʔ]

Etymology 1

Letter

އް • (k̊)

1. A glottal stop
2. Used to double the following consonant.

Etymology 2

Suffix

އް • (-k̊)

1. An indefinite singular suffix

Usage notes

• Only used in loanwords to refer a person or object.