Esperanto

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Etymology

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From mal- +‎ venko.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /malˈvenko/
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  • Rhymes: -enko

Noun

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malvenko (accusative singular malvenkon, plural malvenkoj, accusative plural malvenkojn)

  1. defeat
    Antonym: venko
    • 2002, La Sankta Biblio[1], archived from the original on 4 March 2016, I Makabeoj 4:32:
      Sendu panikon inter ilin, forprenu la konfidon pri ilia kuraĝo; forte skuu ilin ilia malvenko.
      Make them afraid; let their bold strength melt away; let them tremble at the prospect of defeat.
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