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khoisan

/ˈkɔɪ.sɑːn/

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noun

/ˈkɔɪ.sɑːn/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее семью языков, на которых говорят некоторые коренные народы Южной Африки, отличающуюся использованием щёлкающих согласных.

A proper noun referring to a family of languages spoken by certain indigenous peoples in southern Africa, characterized by click consonants.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Language familyC1formal

    A group of languages spoken by certain peoples in southern Africa, characterized by click consonants.

    ruКойсанские языки

    • Khoisan languages are known for their distinctive click sounds.
    • Linguists study the Khoisan family to understand ancient language structures.
    • Several Khoisan languages are endangered today.
Forms
  • khoisan plural form
  • khoisans' possessive plural form
  • khoisan's possessive singular form