Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

angkong

/ɑŋˈkɔŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: angkong
IPA: /ɑŋˈkɔŋ/

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

paternal grandfather; paternal grandpa

noun

term of address for one's paternal grandfather

Example Sentences

"Were you surprised when your parents remained calm when you told them about your grades? When you failed your midterms, I went to your house and apologized. Granted that your angkong hit me with his cane, which I guess I deserved. I didn't want you to be less of who you were before you met me."
"After Angkong was buried, a Chinese altar, with the accompanying table for making offerings, was purchased and installed in the dining room. His portrait and altar faced the dining table, and from then on, the altar would be the focal point of family life."

Etymology

From Tagalog angkong, from Hokkien 俺公 (án-kong, “paternal grandfather”).

Word Breakdown

Root: angkong, 俺公

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɑŋˈkɔŋ/

Inflected Forms

angkongs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

ama guakong guama

Questions

How do you pronounce angkong?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɑŋˈkɔŋ/.
What does angkong mean?: paternal grandfather; paternal grandpa
Where does angkong come from?: From Tagalog angkong, from Hokkien 俺公 (án-kong, “paternal grandfather”).

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