cincin

See also: cin cin

Indonesian

Noun

cincin

  1. ring

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Pidgin English chin-chin (an expression of gratitude, salutation or congratulations), a reduplication of Mandarin 請 (qǐng, “please”), misinterpreted as onomatopoeic of two glasses clinking. Compare Portuguese tchim-tchim, tim-tim, Spanish chinchín, French tchin-tchin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tʃinˈtʃin/
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  • Hyphenation: cin‧cìn

Interjection

cincin!

  1. cheers! (when toasting)
    Synonyms: alla salute!, prosit!, salute!

Noun

cincin m (invariable)

  1. toast
    Synonym: brindisi
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