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Burmese
Etymology
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This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Not given etymology by STEDT (kɑ̃u⁵⁵ "good"), and Luce adduces no cognates.[1]”
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Pronunciation
Adjective
ကောင်း • (kaung:)
- good, nice, fine, pleasant
- Antonym: ဆိုး (hcui:)
- abundant, luxuriant
- proper, suitable
- fresh
Particle
ကောင်း • (kaung:)
- particle following a verb denoting probability or suitability
Derived terms
Proper noun
ကောင်း • (kaung:)
- a unisex given name
References
- ^ Luce, G. H. (1981) “-OṄ Finals (> 4. Good; Auspicious)”, in A Comparative Word-List of Old Burmese, Chinese and Tibetan, London: School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, →ISBN, page 84
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