mą̀kupòpóna

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Etymology[edit]

From mą̀ku- (related by marriage) + -pópo- (“elder brother”) + -na.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌmæ̃̄kuˌpɑ̄ˈpɑ̄næ/

Noun[edit]

mą̀kupòpóna I.1

  1. wife's elder brother (elder brother-in-law related to wife), younger sister's husband (brother-in-law from younger sister's marriage)

Usage notes[edit]

Does not have vocative form.

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