Kangeanese

English

Etymology

From Kangean +‎ -ese, from Dutch Kangeanisch or Kangeansch, from Kangean kangean or kangayan.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈka.ŋe.ɑˈniːz/
Hyphenation: Ka‧nge‧a‧nese

Adjective

Kangeanese (not comparable)

Of or relating to Kangean, its inhabitants, or their language or culture.

Translations

of or relating to Kangean, or its inhabitants, language or culture

Noun

Kangeanese (countable and uncountable, plural Kangeanese)

(uncountable) Synonym of Kangeanic (“the language of Kangean”).
(chiefly in the plural) A native or inhabitant of Kangean.

Usage notes

As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am a Kangeanese", "writing about Kangeanese cuisine as a Kangeanese") is uncommon and often taken as grammatically incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Kangeanese") or before a noun like person, man, or woman ("writing about Kangeanese cuisine as a Kangeanese person"). See also -ish, which is similarly only primarily used as an adjective or as a plural noun.