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kaxxa-abbá

[kaɖːabˈba]

noun

LanguageAfar (Ethiopia)

Meaning
  1. grandfather
  2. The father of one's father or mother.
Examples

Kaxxa-abbá koo maggo masoobuk.

My grandfather told me many stories.

Pronunciationkaɖːabˈba

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a respectful term used for an elderly male relative.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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