Kantonis

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese cantonês.

The pronunciation of this word has been influenced by English Cantonese.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɛntoniz/, /kantonis/
• Rhymes: -iz, -is
• Hyphenation: Kan‧to‧nis

Proper noun

Kantonis

1. Cantonese people.
2. The Cantonese language.

Adjective

Kantonis

1. Relating to Cantonese people or the Cantonese language.

Further reading

• “Kantonis” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.