jan̄

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Marshallese

Etymology

From Proto-Micronesian *taŋi, from Proto-Oceanic *taŋis, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taŋis, from Proto-Austronesian *Caŋis.

Pronunciation

Verb

jan̄ (M.O.D.: jañ)

  1. to cry, to weep
  2. to lament, to mourn

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