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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NAMU

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NAMU

namu  [ˈnɑːmuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NAMU

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Namu 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 NAMU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of namu in the English dictionary

The definition of namu in the dictionary is a black New Zealand sandfly, Austrosimulium australense.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NAMU


Bomu
ˈbəʊmuː
Jammu
ˈdʒʌmuː
karamu
kɑːrɑːˈmuː
Kisumu
kɪˈsuːmuː
Lomu
ˈləʊmuː
Mbomu
əmˈbəʊmuː
moo
muː
mumu
ˈmuːmuː
muu-muu
ˈmuːˌmuː
mwalimu
mwɑːˈliːmuː
rimu
ˈriːmuː
tinamou
ˈtɪnəˌmuː
titipounamu
ˌtiːtiːˌpɒuːˈnɑːmuː
tsutsumu
tsuːˈtsuːmuː
umu
uːmuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NAMU

namecheck
nameless
namelessly
namelessness
namely
Namen
nameplate
namer
namesake
nametag
nametape
nameworthy
Namhoi
Namibe
Namibia
Namibian
Namier
namings
namma hole

WORDS THAT END LIKE NAMU

amu
emu
mu
Te Waipounamu

Synonyms and antonyms of namu in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «namu» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NAMU

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

Translator English - Chinese

娜姆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

namu
570 millions of speakers

English

namu
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Namu
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

نامو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Namu
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

namu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Namu
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

namu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Namu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Namu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ナム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

NAMU
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Namu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Namu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

namų
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Namu
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

namu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Namu
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Namu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Namu
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Namu
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Namu
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Namu
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

namu
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Namu
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of namu

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NAMU»

The term «namu» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.084 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of namu
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «namu».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NAMU» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «namu» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «namu» 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 namu

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NAMU»

Discover the use of namu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to namu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Early Human Occupation in British Columbia
This book represents the archeological evidence for the first 5,500 years of prehistory in British Columbia, from about 10,500 to 5,000 years ago.
Roy L. Carlson, Luke Dalla Bona, 2011
2
Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist (Extended Annotated Edition)
My heart and thy heart-— The oneness of hearts-"Namu—amida—butsu!" 21 How lucky I am! Oya is given me! Oya who turns me into a Buddha is The "Namu- amida-butsu! " 22 The Hokkai is my Oya-Being my Oya-"Namu-amida-butsu!
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, 2012
3
Marquesan legends
Ta Namu me Tikaue tiohi ana 'tu to aua hana. Te poi kaukau te vai, 0i poko te poi kaukau vai. A'e ite aua titahi uia. Ua tata te maama, ua ono aua titahi poko. Me te hee aua tiohi. A tahi ua ite te uia, a tahi ua ite te enata poea. Peau Tikaue a ...
E.S. Handy
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Historical Sketches of Savage Life in Polynesia: With ...
LAMENT FOR NAMU. By Potiki, circa A.D. 1790. Trim. Taia Namu i Tevaenga, Kua motu koe ia Potai, I te puputa motu no te metua A ngaro ai Namu. 0 te anau tupu ua te ta e ! PAPA. E piri ake Namu i te rau puka ; Noo mai paa i te mukitea.
William Wyatt Gill, 1880
5
The Weaving of Mantra: K kai and the Construction of ...
Natnu kanjizai (hokku, once) Namu kanjizai (hiraku, five times) Namu kanjizai bosa (hokku, once) Namu kanjizai (agegoe, once) Namu kanjizai (kaeshigoe, once) Namu kanjizai (hiraku, five times) Namu kanjizai (agegoe, once) Namu kanjizai ...
Ryuichi Abe, 2013
6
Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting
At 8:33 p.m. on a glorious Sunday evening, with the golden orb of the setting sun dipping behindthe hazeof theSan Juan Islands, the flotilla passed under the bridge. As Namu rolled twice and smacked his powerful flukes, an uproarious cheer ...
Sandra Pollard, 2014
7
Towards North American Monetary Union?: The Politics and ...
As we saw in the last chapter, one of the most important arguments against namu has been that Canada would have little power in the governance of such a monetary union. Supporters of namu have tried to address this concern directly.
Eric Helleiner, 2006
8
Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales ...
They were presumed to be Namu's mother and siblings. Once in Seattle, Namu was placed in an enclosed pen in Rich Cove, where he quickly took on rock star status. Tens of thousands of people lined up to see him eat his daily diet of 375 ...
David Kirby, 2012
9
Ceremony and Ritual in Japan: Religious Practices in an ...
Jfisan Butsu: 'Ichi ni Fudo/ — Namu amida bu, Namu amida butsu, Namuamida — / Ni ni Shaka/ — Namu amida bu, Namu amida butsu, Namu amida —/ San ni Monju/-Namu. . . etc. / Yon ni Fugen/ -Namu . . . etc. /Go ni Jizo/Namu . . . etc.
D. P. Martinez, Jan Van Bremen, 2013
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Leaving Mother Lake: A Girlhood at the Edge of the World
Yang Erche Namu was born in the year of the horse (1966) in Zuosuo village by Lake Lugu. At the age of eight, she was sent to live with her maternal uncle and herd yaks in the mountains. She did not return to live in the village again until she  ...
Yang Erche Namu, Christine Mathieu, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NAMU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term namu is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jasa Marga bags Rp 2.85t
According to the recent agreement, funds from the loan will be used to finance Jasa Marga's Medan-Kuala Namu-Tebing Tinggi toll road, which ... «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
2
Indonesia Needs to Improve Its Aviation Quality, Badly
Medan's Kuala Namu scraped a 10th place in Asia's Best Regional Airports. No other Indonesian airport was able to place themselves in the ... «Global Indonesian Voices, Jul 15»
3
San José, Costa Rica: Worth a Visit?
... for a place to purchase souvenirs and also learn about the indigenous art influences on the country, then don't forget to stop at Galeria Namu. «TravelPulse, Jul 15»
4
THE CORNER KICK | Kenyan TV Personalities Who Fit The Bill To …
Alongside his counterpart Mohammed Ali, Namu has unearthed some of the most secretive and untold stories of all time. His ability to detect a ... «Ghafla!Kenya, Jul 15»
5
Students' LA food favorites offer diverse tastes outside of Westwood
She said restaurants like Bud Namu, which has all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue for only $12, are the best choice. While Korean barbecue is a ... «Daily Bruin, Jul 15»
6
Fiji Wins Men's Hockey Gold After 36-Year Wait
Vanuatu captain Hiro Namu admitted Fiji was the better side and said he was happy Vanuatu had won a silver medal in hockey for the first time. «EMTV Online, Jul 15»
7
Vanuatu Men's Hockey Team Secures Historic Spot in Gold Medal …
“This is the best moment of our lives, to qualify for the final against Fiji tomorrow,” Vanuatu hockey captain Hiro Namu (VAN) told the Games ... «EMTV Online, Jul 15»
8
Fifty years ago
While excavating a drain at Namu Rd, Opunake, Mr D Martin of New Plymouth, uncovered 93 bits of lead shot, relics of Maori war activities, and ... «Taranaki Daily News, Jul 15»
9
Kenyan journalists 'under siege' - rights group
Investigative reporter John-Allan Namu, who works for KTN television, said the pressure is “subtle ... but you can feel it” and warned of an ... «Mail & Guardian Online, Jul 15»
10
Journalists in Kenya under threat, says rights group
Investigative reporter John-Allan Namu, who works for KTN television, told AFP the pressure is “subtle... but you can feel it” and warned of an ... «Arab News, Jul 15»

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