kyaftin

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Hausa[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English captain.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /cáf.tìn/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [cɛ́ɸ.tɪ̀ŋ]

Noun[edit]

kyaftìn m

  1. captain (military rank)

Usage notes[edit]

When used as a title, the whole word is given low tone.

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