aikona
|ai-ko-na|
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/aɪˈkoʊnə/
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/aɪˈkəʊnə/
strong refusal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aikona' originates from the Zulu language, specifically the word 'hayi khona,' where 'hayi' meant 'no' and 'khona' meant 'there.'
Historical Evolution
'hayi khona' transformed into the colloquial South African English expression 'aikona,' and eventually became widely used in informal settings.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'no there,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'absolutely not.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Interjection 1
a South African expression used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
Aikona! I will not do that.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 11:06