sutopatikuna
Obscure Toki Pona content word
sutopatikuna is a joke word with marginal phonology relating to platypuses (Ornithorhynchus anatinus).[1]
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| Pronunciation | /ˈsu |
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| Usage | 2023: Obscure (8% ↗︎ ) Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (7%)
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| Book and era | nimi ku lili (pre-pu, marginal phonology) |
| Part of speech | Content word |
Etymology
The word sutopatikuna is derived from Croatian čudnovati kljunaš, literally meaning "strange beak". It was coined by Alexandre Baudry as an April Fools' joke in 2009.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Baudry, Alexandre (1 April 2009). "RE: New official word / Nova oficiala vorto". "Dear Sonja, That's a great idea, but if you do so, you need also to add a special word for the Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). I would suggest the word "sutopatikuna" from the croatian word Èudnovati kljuna¹. […]". Toki Pona Forums. Retrieved 19 October 2023.