kakkik
The English word "smelly" is translated to Marshallese as kakkik.
kakkik is an adjective used to describe something that has a bad smell.
Meaning: having a bad smell (adj)
Did you know?
- In Marshallese, the intensity of a smell is often indicated by repeating a word, meaning a very strong 'smelly' sensation might be expressed by doubling the term.
- While English uses 'smelly' as a general term, Marshallese speakers often use specific descriptors for different types of odors rather than relying solely on kakkik.
- The phonetic structure of kakkik might sound quite different to an English speaker's ear due to the specific way the double 'k' is articulated in Marshallese.
Example conversation
Joseph and Mary are cleaning the kitchen together.
- JosephMary, kakkik iio imaj.Mary, this fish is smelly.
- MaryIio, iio kakkik iak.Yes, it is very smelly.
- JosephIaj iio iio imAj.Throw this fish away.
- MaryIaj iio iio iak.I will throw it away.
