kena en · NOUN · etymology 1
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of quena (“traditional flute of the Andes”).
alt of quena
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kenas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
kena en · VERB · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˈkənɑ/ (Singapore)
- /ˈkənə/ (Malaysia)
- /ˈkɑnɑ/ (Singapore)
- [ˈk˭ə˧.nä˦] (Singapore)
- /ˈkənɑ/ (Malaysia)
Etymology
Borrowed from Malay kena (“to be struck, hit, affected by”).
Meanings
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(ambitransitive, invariable) To experience, receive, suffer, get or be affected by (something negative).
They all kena food poisoning.
If they ever catch you jaywalking, you will kena.
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(auxiliary, invariable) Used before a verb to indicate the adversative passive voice.
My job application kena rejected.
He kena fine $10.