Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/aˈmiɣa/

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Translation

friend (female)

Word origin

From Latin amica, the feminine of amicus ('friend'), from amare ('to love'). English 'amicable' and 'amity' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
amica
English cognates
amicable, amity

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralamigas

Examples

Sevilla.

My best friend lives in Seville.

.

I am going to dinner with a friend from work.

.

She is a lifelong friend.

.

My school friend has just left for London.

piano .

I have a friend who plays the piano very well.

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