kofu
See also: Kofu, kōfu, and Kōfu
Tokelauan
Etymology
From Proto-Polynesian *kofu. Cognates include Rapa Nui kohu and Samoan 'ofu.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈko.fu/
- Hyphenation: ko‧fu
Noun
kofu
- dress
- wrapping
Verb
kofu
- (transitive) to put on
- (transitive) to wrap in leaves
Derived terms
- kofutino
- kofuvae
References
- R. Simona, editor (1986) Tokelau Dictionary, Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 163