pata

Meaning

Common Definition

sibling, brother, sister

ku definitions

cousin½ & sibling½

Usage

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pata

More Info

Origin

  • Serbo-Croatian: брат (brat); brother
  • Tok Pisin: brata; sibling or cousin of the same gender
  • English: brother; brother
  • Created by: jan Sonja
  • Coined in: 2002, pre-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: sandbox
  • Usage: 4%
  • Book: ku lili

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