kassian

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay kasihan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑsijɑn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: kas‧si‧an

Interjection

kassian

  1. (Indonesia, Netherlands) what a pity, too bad
    • 1978, “Arm Den Haag”, in Willem Wilmink (lyrics), Harry Bannink (music), Weerzien met Indië‎[1], performed by Wieteke van Dort:
      Ach kassian, het is voorbij / kassian, het is voorbij / Den Haag, Den Haag / de weduwe van Indië ben jij
      Ah, what a pity, it's over / what a pity, it's over / The Hague, The Hague / you're the widow of the Indies
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