Kantonis

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from English Cantonese.

The pronunciation of this word has been influenced by English Cantonese.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɛntonis/, /kantonis/
• Rhymes: -nis, -is
• Hyphenation: kèn‧to‧nis, kan‧to‧nis

Proper noun

Kantonis

1. Cantonese people.
2. The Cantonese language.

Adjective

Kantonis

1. Relating to Cantonese people or the Cantonese language.

Further reading

• “Kantonis” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.