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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KOI

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PRONUNCIATION OF KOI

koi  [kɔɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KOI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Koi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KOI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

koi

Koi

Koi or more specifically nishikigoi, are ornamental varieties of domesticated common carp that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens. Koi varieties are distinguished by coloration, patterning, and scalation. Some of the major colors are white, black, red, yellow, blue, and cream. The most popular category of koi is the Gosanke, which is made up of the Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku varieties.

Definition of koi in the English dictionary

The definition of koi in the dictionary is any of various ornamental forms of the common carp.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KOI

kohl
kohl pencil
kohlrabi
Kohoutek
kohutuhutu
koine
Koizumi
koji
kokako
Kokand
kokanee
koker
kokiri
Koko Nor
kokobeh

WORDS THAT END LIKE KOI

boi
borzoi
Charleroi
envoi
Hanoi
hoi polloi
je ne sais quoi
kikoi
mauvaise foi
mooi
naoi
nomoi
octroi
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pak choi
poi
renvoi
toitoi
topoi
waterzooi

Synonyms and antonyms of koi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «koi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KOI

Find out the translation of koi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of koi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «koi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

锦鲤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

koi
570 millions of speakers

English

koi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كوي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кои
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

koi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

koi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Koi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

koi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ニシキゴイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잉어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Koi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

koi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नाही
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

koi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

koi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

koi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кои
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

koi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

koi
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

koi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

koi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

koi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of koi

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KOI»

The term «koi» is very widely used and occupies the 9.521 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KOI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «koi» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «koi» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about koi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KOI»

Discover the use of koi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to koi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ultimate Koi
The Ultimate Koi * Anatomy and Physiology of Koi * Historical Background * Koi Varieties * Koi Ponds * What a Koi Must Accomplish * Pond Building * Buying Koi * Diet and Feeding * Disease and Parasites in Koi * Handling Koi * Showing Koi ...
Nick Fletcher, 1999
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Koi: Everything about Selection, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, ...
In Japan, breeding Koi--a colorful fish in the carp family--is an art form. This book speaks to its increased popularity in America with information on maintaining a garden pond and proper care of the fish.
George C. Blasiola, 2005
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Koi For Dummies
This friendly guide shows you how to get started, with expert tips on everything from buying Koi and keeping them healthy to feeding, breeding, showing, and enjoying these gorgeous fish.
R. D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, 2011
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Koi: A Handbook on Keeping Nishikigoi
Well-illustrated with photographs and annotated illustrations and full of practical expert advice, this guide is ideal for the koi hobbist and covers all aspects of koi's care, breeding, display and exhibiting.
Servaas De Kock, Ronnie Watt, 2006
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Japanese Koi Tattoos
Koi means "carp," and sounds like a word for "love," so the fish symbolize friendship. Five images — three in color, two in black and white — offer hip and friendly tattoo fun.
Dover, Dover Publications Inc, 2012
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Koi: An Owner's Guide Toa Happy Healthy Fish
Sidebars filled with interesting facts and exceptional color photos make this book easy to read and a visual delight.
Gregory Skomal, 1999
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How to Keep Koi: An Essential Guide
Using clear text, colour photographs and stunning graphics, this book provides a practical introduction to all aspects of keeping Koi, from pond building options and filtration methods to breeding and showing.
David Twigg, 2001
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Manual of Koi Health: How to Create a Healthy Environment ...
The book is divided into four parts: Part one addresses the all-important subject of disease prevention, which includes creating the optimal environment. A checklist outlines regular maintenance tasks to ensure water quality.
Keith Holmes, Tony Pitham, 2011
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Koi and the Kola Nuts
Cheated of his rightful inheritance, a chief's son uses a bunch of kola nuts to gain a happy new life.
Brian Gleeson, 2006
10
Adventures of Roy the Koi
The Author: Pearl Patterson is a native to Hawaii, where she lives with her loving husband and two wonderful boys.
Pearl Patterson, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KOI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term koi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Koi farm owner changed tack and did it his way
One could say that Mr Pay Bok Sing, owner of Nippon Koi Farm, did it his way when he ventured into rearing seawater food fish in his ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
2
Koi - Journey of Purity is part Flow, part Flower, all pretty
Click play on the video above for more details, and keep your eyes out for Koi - Journey of Purity when it comes to mobiles this July. «Pocket Gamer, Jul 15»
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KOI KYE LEE kklee@nst .com.my
He said this can be shown through the various festivals celebrated by Malaysians, such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, as all the races would come ... «New Straits Times Online, Jul 15»
4
It's Koi Pond vs. Heron vs. Chicago Police Officer in Epic Backyard …
FOREST GLEN — Ken Meerbrey and his family are in an epic battle with a bird that is killing, but not eating, some of the 75 koi in their home's ... «DNAinfo, Jul 15»
5
Chicago family in epic battle to keep blue heron(s) from prized koi
FOREST GLEN — Ken Meerbrey and his family are in an epic battle with a bird that is killing, but not eating, some of the 75 koi in their home's ... «WGN Radio, Jul 15»
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Slippery thieves pinch Koi Carp fish from Polhill Garden Centre
Slippery thieves have pinched hundreds of pounds worth of Koi Carp fish from a Sevenoaks garden centre. The fence of Polhill Garden Centre, ... «Sevenoaks Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
Hopland Koi-Farm celebrates beauty as a way of life
Just around the corner from Hopland's main drag, in a uniquely renovated backyard of a neighborhood house, is the Hopland Koi Farm, owned ... «Ukiah Daily Journal, Jul 15»
8
Mini Tornado Left Koi And Goldfish High And Dry in Dorset, UK
A woman in St. Ives in Dorset, UK was astounded to find that most of the water from her garden pond had disappeared, leaving her koi carp and ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
9
Did otters eat koi worth $80000?
They are suspected of having feasted on ornamental koi, reportedly costing more than $80,000, in April this year. The resort has relocated the koi from its pond ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
10
House of the Day
... three-bath home, loaded with red flagstone flooring and built-in cabinetry and furniture, also features an original living room koi pond/fountain ... «Curbed National, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Koi [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/koi>. Apr 2024 ».
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