kiin̄

See also: kiin and k’iin

Marshallese

Etymology

Borrowed from English king.

Pronunciation

• (phonetic) IPA^(key): [kiːŋ], (enunciated) [kiiŋ]
• (phonemic) IPA^(key): /kijiŋ/
• Bender phonemes: {kiyig}

Noun

kiin̄ (M.O.D.: kiiñ) (construct form kiin̄in)

1. a king

Synonyms

• irooj
• irwōj

References

• Marshallese–English Online Dictionary