namako

meaning

{see sin} | ALT embellishment, spice; extra, additional

see also

sin

lipu ku translations

spice⁵, extra⁴, adornment³, additional³, extension², bonus², salt², fancy², special²

pu verbatim

usage

widespread · 70% usage

found in ku suli

coined pre-pu · 2009

origin

multiple possibilities · Hindi: नमक namak ‘salt’ (← Persian نمک namak ‘salt’); Persian: نمک namak ‘salt’

by jan Sonja

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.

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