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Kiua

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Kiua

interjectionnounadverbReviewed
Class IIINames of People, animals, augmentatives

Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    interjection
    • (III) Eureka!
    • Hosanna! Hurrah!
  2. 2
    noun
    • Expression of rejoicing, contentment, joy.
    • Hallelujah! hurrah!
  3. 3
    Good, well.
    Examples
    • 💬ua bange kiua
  4. 4
    Consolation; peace; peace of mind; calm.
  5. 5
    adverb
    • Just so.
    • Perfectly; in a pleasant manner.
    • Still.
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Kiuahomonym 2

adverblocativeReviewed

Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    • loc. adv. May there be peace, health, joy: híuu-kiua kia kuria ni kânua, kia milonga nguétu
    • Peace be with you.
    Examples
    • 💬kiua kiua
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