kena Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈkənɑ/
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Kena as a Noun
1
Alternative form of quena (“traditional flute of the Andes”).
Kena as a Verb
1
To experience, receive, suffer, get or be affected by (something negative).
They all kena food poisoning.
2
Used before a verb to indicate the adversative passive voice.
He kena fine $10.
Kena in a Sentence
They all kena food poisoning.
If they ever catch you jaywalking, you will kena.
He kena fine $10.
My job application kena rejected.
Word Forms & Grammar
kena (plural kenas)
kena (invariable)
Origin of Kena
Borrowed from Malay kena (“to be struck, hit, affected by”).
Kena in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkənɑ/ |
| Meaning | Alternative form of quena (“traditional flute of the Andes”) |
| Plural | kenas |