kofu

See also: Kofu, kōfu, and Kōfu

Kari'na

Etymology

Borrowed from Sranan Tongo kofu.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [koːfu]

Noun

kofu (possessed kofuru)

  1. fist

References
  • Courtz, Hendrik (2008) A Carib grammar and dictionary‎, Toronto: Magoria Books, →ISBN, page 297

Tokelauan

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *kofu. Cognates include Rapa Nui kohu and Samoan 'ofu.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈko.hᵝu]
  • Hyphenation: ko‧fu

Noun

kofu

  1. dress
  2. wrapping

Verb

kofu

  1. (transitive) to put on
  2. (transitive) to wrap in leaves

Derived terms

References
  • R. Simona, editor (1986), Tokelau Dictionary‎, Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 163
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