khoisan

Khoi·san

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koi-sahn]
- /ˈkɔɪ sɑn/
- /kˈɔɪsən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koi-sahn]
- /ˈkɔɪ sɑn/

Definitions of khoisan word

noun khoisan a family of languages found chiefly in southern Africa and including the languages of the San and the Khoikhoi. 1
adjective khoisan of or belonging to Khoisan. 1
noun khoisan a family of languages spoken in southern Africa by the Khoikhoi and Bushmen and by two small groups in Tanzania. A characteristic phonological feature of these languages is the use of suction stops (clicks) 0
adjective khoisan denoting, relating to, or belonging to this family of languages 0
noun khoisan a family of S African languages including Nama, Bushman, and Kung: an important phonological characteristic of these languages is the presence of a group of consonants known as clicks (see click (sense 3) 0
adjective khoisan designating or of this language family 0

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khoisan popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with khoisan

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