kofur

Hausa

Etymology

From English corporal.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kóː.fùr/
  • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA^(key): [kʷóː.ɸʊ̀r]

Noun

kōfùr̃ m

1. corporal (military rank)

Usage notes

When used as a title, the whole word is given low tone.

Related terms

• laskofur