nhim

See also: nhím, nhîm, and nhỉm

Macanese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Possibly a diminutive of Portuguese menina, ultimately from Old Galician-Portuguese meninha, with possible metathesis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɲiŋ/

Noun

nhim (diminutive nhinina)

  1. girl (female child)
  2. formal address for young girls, single women and lowly women of a certain age: young lady, miss
    Coordinate term: siára

Usage notes

  • Both forms nhim and nhi are/were commonly used.

References

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