Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kena

/ˈkənɑ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.98 in modern English

Syllables
ke-na
IPA
/ˈkənɑ/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of quena (“traditional flute of the Andes”).

verb

To experience, receive, suffer, get or be affected by (something negative).

verb

Used before a verb to indicate the adversative passive voice.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay kena (“to be struck, hit, affected by”).

Inflected Forms

kenas (plural)

Phrases

kena sai

Frequently Paired Words

tio

Synonyms

got get it

Questions

How do you pronounce kena?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkənɑ/.
What does kena mean?
Alternative form of quena (“traditional flute of the Andes”).
Where does kena come from?
Borrowed from Malay kena (“to be struck, hit, affected by”).

How to pronounce kena

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