sin

Meaning

Common Definition

new, fresh; additional, another, extra

ku definitions

additionally², again², another², back (i.e. as before or returned)², fresh⁵, innovation², innovative², modern², new⁵, newly⁵, recent², repeat², unprecedented², young²

pu definition

  • ADJECTIVE new, fresh; additional, another, extra

Usage

sitelen pona

sin

sitelen sitelen

sin in sitelen sitelen format

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F195D

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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

  • Mandarin: 新 (xīn); new, fresh
  • Created by: jan Sonja
  • Coined in: pre-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: core
  • Usage: 99%
  • Book: pu

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