Kaminyoon

marriage; matrimony; wedlocknoun

Alternative meanings

marriage; matrimony; marital union; married life; wedlock

Pronunciation

kah-min-YOH-ohn

Root and affixes

Comes from minyo, meaning married. Kaminyoon refers to marriage as a state or union; kasal is used more for the wedding or ceremony.

Variants or conjugations

marriage; wedding; married; getting married; married life

Related words and expressions

wife; husband; family; wedding; relationship

Meaning and usage notes

Use kaminyoon for marriage as an institution or relationship. Use kasal for the ceremony or wedding. Use minyo to say married.