khulumkha
Kokborok
Etymology
Derived from khùlùm (“to bow”), obeisance, reverential salutation, plus khà (“heart”), meaning bowing with heart.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkhù-lùm-khà/
Audio (IN) (file)
Interjection
khulumkha
- greeting; to bow in respect;
- Literally "I bow to you"; traditionally used in Tripuri culture, to bow in respect or to wish greetings to someone, especially to an elder person, and to pay honor to the sacredness and equality of all.