cordial

mai faranfaran, mai mutunci

Etymology

From Middle English cordial, from Old French cordial, from Medieval Latin cordiālis (“of the heart”), from cor (“heart”).

Pronunciation (Yadda ake faɗi)

• (British) IPA: en or /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ or /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/
• (US) IPA: en or /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ or /ˈkɔɹ.dʒəl/ or /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/

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Adjective

Positive cordial

Comparative more cordial

Superlative most cordial

1. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. <> mai faranfaran, mai mutunci [1]

   The hotel staff were cordial. <> Ma'aikatan otel din suna da faranfaran.

2. Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial. <> mai bada farin jini ko farin ciki ga wasu.