kin

Meaning

Common Definition

(particle) [after phrase or at sentence start] too, also, as well, additionally

ku definitions

also⁴, especially², indeed², & too⁴

pu definition

  • PARTICLE (emphasis, emotion or confirmation)

Usage

sitelen pona

kin

sitelen sitelen

kin in sitelen sitelen format

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F1979

More Info

Commentary

In common usage (both before and after pu), "a" and "kin" are separate words, each with their own meaning. In pu, they are considered synonyms. Underwent significant changes in usage in 2002, alongside "en" and (now obsolete) "kan".

Origin

  • Finnish: -kin; too, also, still
  • Created by: jan Sonja
  • Coined in: 2001, pre-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: common
  • Usage: 83%
  • Book: ku suli

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Usage Trend

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