kyaftin

Hausa edit

Etymology edit

From English captain.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /cáf.tìn/
- (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA^(key): [cɛ́ɸ.tɪ̀ŋ]

Noun edit

kyaftìn m

captain (military rank)

Usage notes edit

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

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