namako

Meaning

Common Definition

spice, ornament, adornment; extra, additional

ku definitions

additional³, adornment³, bonus², extension², extra⁴, fancy², salt², special², & spice⁵

pu definition

  • ADJECTIVE new, fresh; additional, another, extra

Usage

sitelen pona

namako namako2

sitelen sitelen

namako in sitelen sitelen format

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F1978

More Info

Commentary

In common usage (both before and after pu), "sin" and "namako" are separate words, each with their own meaning. In pu, they are considered synonyms. Those who consider them synonyms typically don't use "namako" at all, preferring "sin" in all circumstances.

Origin

  • Hindi: नमक (namak); salt
  • Persian: نمک (namak); salt
  • Created by: jan Sonja
  • Coined in: 2009, pre-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: common
  • Usage: 72%
  • Book: ku suli

See also

Usage Trend

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