kyaftin

Hausa

Etymology

From English captain.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /cáf.tìn/
  • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA^(key): [cɛ́ɸ.tɪ̀ŋ]

Noun

kyaftìn m

1. captain (military rank)

Usage notes

When used as a title, the whole word is given low tone.