kofu

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See also: Kofu, kōfu, and Kōfu

Kari'na[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Sranan Tongo kofu.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

kofu (possessed kofuru)

  1. fist

References[edit]

  • Courtz, Hendrik (2008) A Carib grammar and dictionary[1], Toronto: Magoria Books, →ISBN, page 297

Tokelauan[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

kofu

  1. dress
  2. wrapping

Verb[edit]

kofu

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

Derived terms[edit]

References[edit]

  • R. Simona, editor (1986), Tokelau Dictionary[2], Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 163