dekāānrōrō
The Marshallese word for handsome is dekāānrōrō.
This adjective is used specifically to describe the physical attractiveness of a man.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
Did you know?
- In Marshallese, the word dekāānrōrō might be used to describe something more than just a person, such as an exceptionally well-arranged or beautiful display of traditional food.
- While dekāānrōrō is used for physical looks, the Marshallese concept of a 'good' or 'handsome' person often extends to their social standing and respectability within the community.
- Marshallese is an Austronesian language, making dekāānrōrō a very distant relative to words in languages like Tagalog or Malay.
Examples in context
- E kōmōl jar dekāānrōrō.He is tall and handsome.
Example conversation
John and Rose are looking at a photo of a male celebrity.
- JohnKōmāñin kōmāni e dekāānrōrō?Do you think he is handsome?
- RoseĀē, e dekāānrōrō im e mōñōnō.Yes, he is handsome and nice.
- JohnIatō e dekāānrōrō imme an iij.He is handsome in his eyes.
- RoseE iij iōkāñ kām̦m̦ān e.I want to see him.
