inânia

Portuguese

Etymology

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Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /iˈnɐ̃.ni.ɐ/ [iˈnɐ̃.nɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /iˈnɐ̃.njɐ/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /iˈnɐ̃.ni.ɐ/ [iˈnɐ̃.nɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /iˈnɐ̃.njɐ/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /iˈnɐ.ni.a/ [iˈnɐ.nɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /iˈnɐ.nja/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /iˈnɐ.njɐ/

• Hyphenation: i‧nâ‧ni‧a

Noun

inânia f (plural inânias)

1. inanity

   Synonym: inanidade

2. inanition (exhaustion caused by lack of nourishment)

   Synonym: inanição

3. trifle (thing of little importance or worth)