kepeken

Meaning

Common Definition

(preposition) using, by means of

ku definitions

employ³, equip², interact², operate², use⁵, used², utilize⁴, & via³

pu definition

  • PREPOSITION to use, with, by means of

Usage

sitelen pona

kepeken

hand modifier + ilo

sitelen sitelen

kepeken in sitelen sitelen format

UCSUR Codepoint

U+F1919

More Info

Commentary

Whether "kepeken" should be used with or without "e" in a predicative position (meaning "to use") remains controversial.

Origin

  • Dutch: gebruiken; to use
  • Created by: jan Sonja
  • Coined in: pre-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: core
  • Usage: 99%
  • Book: pu

Usage Trend

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